§ 125-5. Violations and penalties.

A. 

Service of notice of violation. Notice of violation shall be served upon the owner of record, provided that such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner if a copy thereof is delivered to him or her personally or, if not found, by leaving a copy thereof at his or her usual place of abode with a person of suitable age and discretion, who shall be informed of the contents thereof, or by sending a copy thereof by certified mail and regular mail to his or her last known address or, if the letter with the copy is returned showing that it has not been delivered to him or her, by posting a copy thereof in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by the notice.

B. 

Notice requirements. Whenever the public officer determines that there has been or is a violation or that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been or is a violation of any provision of this chapter, he shall give notice of such violation or alleged violation to the person or persons responsible therefor. Such notice shall:

[Amended 9-4-2018 by Ord. No. 9-2018]

(1) 

Be in writing.

(2) 

Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification.

(3) 

Specify the violation which exists and the remedial action required.

(4) 

Specify a reasonable time, not to exceed seven days, in which the violation or violations shall be abated, corrected or eliminated. Said seven-day period may be extended for an additional five days by the public officer for good cause.

C. 

Violations and penalties.

(1) 

Every person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of this chapter or any owner or owners, occupant or occupants of any premises neglecting to remove any brush, tall uncultivated grass, weeds, dead or dying trees or other obnoxious growth, filth, garbage, trash, rubbish or other obnoxious debris or junk vehicles, bulky waste, unregistered vehicles, vehicle trailers or trailer coaches from said land and premises in the Township of Logan, or upon which a public nuisance exists, within five days after being notified by or through the public officer to remove the same or to abate such a public nuisance, shall be in violation of this chapter, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both. Each day that a violation continues after five days from the date due notice has been served in accordance with the terms and provisions hereof shall be deemed a separate offense. Court costs shall be assessed in addition to fines or penalties imposed by this chapter.

(2) 

Complaints for violations of this chapter may be filed in any court of competent jurisdiction including Logan Township Municipal Court.

Amended 6-16-2009 by Ord. No. 7-2009