Upon determination by the Chief of Police of the village that any building, dwelling or structure is in such an advanced state of disrepair by reason of defective or inadequate plumbing or sanitary facilities or faulty or defective electrical wiring; accumulation of debris, filth, rubbish or garbage; general deterioration of the structure by reason of age, neglect, exposure to the elements or vandalism; failure of the exterior enclosure causing exposure to the elements and general deterioration of the stricture, partial damage to the structure by reason of deterioration or damage to the foundation, so as to endanger the health, safety and welfare of the public and is therefore a public nuisance, he or she shall give written notice, by certified mail, to the holders of legal or equitable liens of record upon real property on which such building, dwelling or structure is located and to the owners of record of such property at the last known address of said lienholders and owners, directing them to effect the repairs necessary to put the building, dwelling or structure in a reasonably safe condition within 30 days of the receipt of such notice, or if any of the lienholders or owners are unknown and cannot be located, by publishing a notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the community for a period of not less than two consecutive weeks, notifying said lienholders and/or owners to effect such repairs as are necessary to put the building in a reasonably safe condition within 30 days of the publication of the second notice. No repairs shall be made unless requirements of applicable governmental building and/or zoning codes are complied with.
(Ord. 1144-96, passed 6-17-1996)