[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Gloversville 7-27-2021 by Ord. No. 08-2021. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A. 
For all parcels, the exterior of the premises must be kept landscaped as set forth herein. Lawns, hedges and bushes must be kept mowed, trimmed and otherwise kept from becoming overgrown. The premises must be kept free of noxious growth. Lawns must be kept to a height of less than nine inches
B. 
For all parcels, the exterior portion visible from the public way shall be kept free of refuse, trash, garbage, rubbish, debris, litter or any nauseous or offensive matter.
A. 
Any owner of any parcel in violation of § 216-1 of this chapter shall be subject to an administrative fine in the amount of $30. Notice of the administrative fine shall be delivered to the owner of record or mortgagee in possession via First Class postal delivery at the address on file with City of Gloversville for tax billing purposes. It shall be presumed that the letter has been received five business days from the date of the notice.
B. 
In the event that the administrative fine set forth in § 216-2A of this chapter has not been received by the Commissioner of Finance within 65 days from the date of the notice, the administrative fine shall increase to $90.
C. 
In the event that the administrative fine referenced in § 216-2B of this chapter has not been received by the office of the Commissioner of Finance within ninety days of the notice referenced in § 216-2A of this chapter, said administrative fine shall be added to first subsequent annual City tax invoice for the subject property.
D. 
No fine shall be attached to any tax bill unless the due process provisions set forth in § 216-3 of this chapter have been satisfied.
[Amended 3-22-2022 by Ord. No. 05-2022]
Any owner, tenant or other representative designated by the owner of a building issued administrative fines or fees as set forth in § 216-2A of this chapter shall have the right to due process through the filing of a request for an administrative appeal to the City Code Administrative Appeals Panel pursuant to the procedure codified at Chapter 225 of the Gloversville City Code. Such appeal must be filed by the owner, tenant or other representative designated by the owner within 65 days from the date of issuance of the administrative fines or fees set forth in § 216-2A of this chapter, and the owner's right to an administrative appeal is waived unless the request is filed in the office of the City Clerk within 65 days from the issuance of said administrative fines or fees. The failure of the owner, tenant or other representative designated by the owner to file such appeal within 65 days of the issuance of fines as set forth in § 216-2A of this chapter shall result in the administrative fines being added to the City tax roll for the subject property as set forth in § 216-2C of this chapter.