If a situation presents an immediate hazard to public health or safety, the town may personally serve an order directing the owner, occupant, lessee or designated agent to take such action as is appropriate to correct or abate the situation. If the owner, occupant, lessee or designated agent fails to correct the violation within 24 hours, or the town is unable to locate such person within 24 hours, the town may act to correct or abate the situation. Costs of abatement shall be an assessment upon the lot or tract of land as provided below.
(`82 Code, § 9-8-9) (Ord. 472, passed 7-11-96; Am. Ord. 530, passed 11-12-98; Am. Res. 2796, passed 9-18-14; Am. Ord. 856, passed 9-18-14)