This section applies to an order issued under I.C. 36-7-9-5(a)(5) for which a hearing was not requested as provided in this chapter.
(A) If the person to whom the order was issued fails or refuses to comply with the order within 60 days or the time specified in the order, the enforcement authority may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500. The enforcement authority shall give notice of the civil penalty to all persons with a known or recorded substantial property interest in the unsafe premises.
(B) After a civil penalty is imposed under division (A), the enforcement authority may impose an additional civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000 every 90 days if the person to whom the order was issued continues to fail or refuse to comply with the order.
(C) If a civil penalty under this section is unpaid for more than 15 days after payment of the civil penalty is due, the civil penalty may be collected in the same manner as costs under section 13 or 13.5 of I.C. 36-7-9 et seq.
(D) The amount of the civil penalty that is collected shall be deposited in the Unsafe Building Fund.
(Ord. 2020-OR-016, passed - -20) Penalty, see § 156.99