(a) Whenever a nuisance exists and the nature thereof constitutes an emergency as defined in subsection (b) below, the Village Zoning Administrator or designee may take immediate action to abate the nuisance and such abatement may take place without prior notice to the titled owner of the premises on which the nuisance exists. Notice of the action taken to abate the nuisance shall immediately be sent to the titled owner by certified mail with a return receipt requested and posted on the premises.
(b) "EMERGENCY" means an unforeseen combination of circumstances that calls for immediate action in order to preserve public health, safety, welfare, or property against an imminent risk of physical harm.
(c) The determination that a public nuisance exists and constitutes an emergency as defined in subsection (b) above shall be made solely by the Village Zoning Administrator or designee or the Fire Chief. The Village Zoning Administrator or designee shall have the express authority to engage any engineers or consultant to evaluate the need for emergency abatement.
(Ord. 2024-09. Passed 4-15-24.)