(A) Whenever the Building Commissioner finds grass, weeds or rank vegetation on property within the town which is in such a condition as to violate this chapter, the Building Commissioner shall issue a written notice to the landowner to remove the grass, weeds or rank vegetation within ten days of sending notice
(B) The notice shall be sent by first class mail or an equivalent service permitted under I.C. 1-1-7-1 to:
(1) The owner of record of real property with a single owner; or
(2) At least one of the owners of real property with multiple owners;
At the last address of the owner for the property as indicated in the records of the County Auditor on the date of the notice.
(C) The initial notice will also specify that "this will serve as a continuous abatement notice and will be posted at the property at the time of each abatement occurrence instead of by certified mail or equivalent service for all future infractions."
(D) The continuous abatement notice will be posted at the property at the time of each abatement occurrence after the initial notice is served.
(E) Within five days of receiving the notice, the property owner may appeal in writing to the Town Manager or Building Commissioner and request a meeting to discuss the matter. If an agreement cannot be worked out, the matter will be brought before the Town Council at next regularly scheduled meeting in which the property owner may be heard on the matter.
(Ord. 2021-OR-012, passed 5-10-21)