Whenever any nuisance shall be found on any premises within the Village contrary to any provisions of this Chapter, the Mayor of the Board of Trustees is hereby authorized, in his discretion, to cause the same to be summarily abated, in such manner as he may direct.
Inspection: For the purpose of carrying the foregoing provisions of this Chapter into effect, it shall be the duty of officers or officials of the Village to ascertain and cause all nuisances arising under this Chapter to be abated. In all cases where a nuisance shall be found in any building, or upon any grounds or other premises which can be charged by assessment with the expense of removal, notice shall be given to the owner or occupant of the building or other premises, when known and can be found, to remove the nuisance; and in case of his refusal or neglect to comply with such notice, the officers or officials shall summarily abate the same.
Abatement Notice: In all cases where a nuisance shall be found in any building or upon any ground or other premises within the jurisdiction of the Village, not less than twenty four (24) hours’ notice may be given in writing, signed by the officer or other enforcement official, to the owner or occupant or person in possession, charge or control of such building or other premises, if known and can be found, to remove such nuisance. It shall not be necessary in any case for the notice to specify the manner in which any nuisance shall be abated, unless the officer or enforcement official shall deem it advisable so to do. If the person so notified shall neglect or refuse to abate the same in accordance with such notice, he shall be chargeable with the expense which may be incurred in the removal thereof, to be collected by suit or otherwise in addition to any fine or penalty which may be imposed by law.
Emergency Situations: In an emergency situation where unless the Village acts, there is an immediate hazard, a serious risk to the public, or an imminent danger to the public health, safety or welfare from a nuisance existing in the Village, if a reasonable effort under the circumstances has been made to notify the person causing or permitting the nuisance and that person is either unavailable or unwilling to abate the nuisance, said nuisance may be abated without further notice, and a notice describing the action taken to abate the nuisance posted on the property.
Where the Village acts to abate a nuisance, the expenses incurred for the abatement shall be chargeable to the person causing or permitting the nuisance to continue or to the owner of the building, structure or premises on or from which the nuisance was abated. (Ord. 22-O-10, 3-14-2022)