§ 6-145. Owner notification; enforcement and hearing.

(a)

Once the list of properties containing a blighted exterior premises has been generated, the UNIT shall issue written orders to the owners of such premises notifying them of the specific violations by mailing a notice to the owner by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the owner, or, in the case of an unidentified owner or one whose address is unknown, by publishing a notice in a daily or weekly newspaper having a general circulation within the community, stating that the property is cited for a blighted exterior premises.

(b)

Said written order from the UNIT shall direct the owner to remediate the blighted exterior premises in a manner and within the time specified in said order. If such remediation does not occur within the timeframe and in the manner specified, the UNIT is authorized to assess a fine up to one hundred dollars ($100.00), or that maximum fine permitted by statute, whichever is greater, for each day of noncompliance, and shall also notify the owner that the City may remediate the blight and assess the owner of the property for all costs associated with such remediation.

(c)

In the event of noncompliance and/or City remediation of the blighted exterior premises, the UNIT shall issue a notice, together with invoice, to the owner/violator demanding payment of all accrued fines and costs of remediation. Further action to collect fines and/or costs shall be in accordance with procedures set forth in section 2-3.

(Ord. No. 718, § 10-104, 11-19-2012)