(A) If the Chief determines that a property is in violation of this Chapter, the Chief shall provide a written notice to the owner. The notice shall be sent by first-class United States mail to the owner at the owner's last known address, or personally served.
(B) The notice shall:
(1) Advise the owner of the violation of this Chapter;
(2) Describe approved methods for abatement of the violation; and
(3) Require that the abatement be completed within the timeframe stated in the notice, which shall be no less than thirty (30) days of the date of the notice, or that an acceptable plan and schedule for abatement be submitted to the Chief within such time.
(C) If the owner fails to dispute the notice, and fails to timely abate the violation, the Town may seek an abatement order pursuant to this Chapter.
(D) If the owner disputes the notice, the owner shall notify the Chief within seven (7) days of the date of the notice. If a timely notice of dispute is given, the Chief shall meet with the owner in an effort to resolve the dispute. If the Chief meets with the owner and is unable to resolve the dispute, the Town may seek an abatement order pursuant to this Chapter.
(Ord. 19(2022) § 1)