Property subject to this chapter is required to be closed and inaccessible to persons in the community at all times. Property that is left open and/or accessible shall be subject to entry by the village in order to ensure that the property has not become an attractive nuisance and to ensure that the property is locked and/or secured and in compliance with § 98.18. The owner of property subject to this chapter, which property is found open or unsecured, shall be responsible for paying a securing fee as set by the Village Council to offset the cost incurred by the village in contacting the owner or management company to secure the property. If the owner and/or management company cannot be contacted or does not secure the property within a reasonable time, the owner shall be responsible for paying the cost incurred by the village in securing the property.
(Ord. 310, passed 8-1-2022)