(A) INCOMPLETE CONSTRUCTION is any form of unfinished exterior construction, including excavations, on which there has been no substantial construction activity for at least six months.
(B) An owner of real estate containing incomplete construction shall be deemed guilty of maintaining a nuisance. Each day such a nuisance exists constitutes a separate offense. Each offense is punishable by a fine.
(C) An incomplete construction nuisance may be abated pursuant to an order of the Township Board. The cost of such abatement shall be charged against the property.
(D) The Code Enforcement Officer may authorize the continuation of incomplete construction for an additional period of up to six months. Such permission shall be conditioned on the posting of a cash bond or letter of credit. The form of such security must be approved by the Township Attorney. The amount of the security shall not be less than the Building Inspector’s estimate of the cost of removal of the construction and restoration of the property.
(Ord. 8-24-09A, passed 8-24-2009) Penalty, see § 90.99