§ 7-1-90. Abatement of nuisance.

(a)

In all cases where a nuisance shall be found in any building or upon any grounds or other premises within the jurisdiction of the Town, twenty-four (24) hours' notice shall be given in writing, signed by the Town Administrator/Clerk, Town Attorney or Enforcement Officer, to the owner of said premises or the occupant or person in possession, charge or control of such building or other premises where he or she is known and can be found, to remove such nuisance. However, in cases where accumulated refuse or weeds have been deemed to be the nuisance, the Town Administrator/Clerk or Enforcement Officer shall require the removal of such accumulated refuse within fifteen (15) days of such notice.

(b)

In case of any such nuisance in or upon any street, avenue, alley, sidewalk, highway or public grounds in the Town, the Public Works Director may abate the same forthwith without such notice being given.

(c)

Any administrative officer who shall be duly authorized to abate any nuisance specified in this Article shall have the authority to engage the necessary assistance and incur the necessary expense therefor.

(d)

The expense incurred by the Town in abating any nuisance may be recovered from the author thereof as set forth in this Chapter. (Ord. 11-2007 §1)

(Ord. No. 7-2013 , § 1, 6-11-13)