(A) All violations of ordinances and codes enforced under this article shall be remedied by the violator within the time period specified in the specific ordinance or code, unless the Code Enforcement Officer determines that a shorter time is warranted. In the absence of a specified time period, the time period for remedy of a violation shall not exceed (10) days. However, the Code Enforcement Officer, Board or hearing officer may grant an extension of this time period. The time period for the violation to be remedied shall not be less than twenty-four (24) hours following issuance of the citation, unless the Code Enforcement Officer has reason to believe that the existence of the violation presents imminent danger, a serious threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, or if, in the absence of immediate action, the effects of the violation will be irreparable or irreversible. The time period shall commence upon the issuance of a citation in accordance with § 22.607(B).
(B) If the property owner does not abate the violation within the applicable time period, the city may proceed to abate the violation, keeping an account of the expense of abatement. The abatement costs, including necessary and reasonable costs for and associated with clearing, preventing unauthorized entry to, or demolishing all or a portion of a structure or premises, or taking any other action with regard to a structure or premises necessary to remedy a violation, and to maintain and preserve the public health, safety, and welfare in accordance with any local government ordinance, shall be charged to and paid by the property owner.
(C) Filing of notice to contest a citation in accordance with § 22.607(G) shall serve to toll the city’s abatement of the violation, unless the Code Enforcement Officer has reason to believe that the existence of the violation presents imminent danger, a serious threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, or if, in the absence of immediate action, the effects of the violation will be irreparable or irreversible. In the event the Board or a hearing officer determines that the violation contested did occur, the Board or hearing officer may order that the abatement proceed immediately or within a specified time period not to exceed thirty (30) days.
(D) The Code Official shall bill the property owner of the premises following abatement. No lien claimed shall be filed against the property until seven (7) days have elapsed after the bill is sent. If the property is the subject of litigation, the lien may be filed immediately upon the mailing of the bill.
(Ord. 2023-3, passed 5-9-23)