(a) When any premises is in violation of this chapter, the Code Enforcement Officer or his/her designee shall issue a notice of violation to the owner, lessee or agent or tenant of the owner having charge of the premises, by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal service by a Municipal employee designated by the Code Enforcement Officer to perform such service. This notice of violation shall specify the violation committed and contain an order to conform to this chapter within a certain number of days, not to exceed thirty. In the event that weather or other unforeseen circumstances prevents correcting or abating the violation, the Code Enforcement Officer, at his sole discretion, may extend the time set forth herein. If there is a failure of delivery of the certified mail, the Code Enforcement Officer then may serve the notice of violation by posting the notice in a conspicuous place on the property which is the subject of the notice. (Ord. 32-2018. Passed 11-12-18.)
(b) If the owner, lessee or agent or tenant of the owner having charge of the premises, does not comply with the order contained in the notice of violation, then the Code Enforcement Officer or his/her designee may, at his discretion, have the provisions of this chapter enforced and cause the violation to be corrected. The Village Administrator may employ the necessary labor and equipment to perform such task, together with any cleanup work required. All expenses incurred shall be paid out of any money in the treasury of the Village not otherwise appropriated.
(Ord. 31-2018. Passed 10-22-18.)
(c) In addition, the owner shall be liable for the penalties provided in this chapter.
(Ord. 21-2008. Passed 12-8-08.)