Prior to institution of proceedings before a court of proper jurisdiction
except in exigent circumstances, the Township Building Inspector or Code Enforcement
Officer shall cause a written notice containing the nature of the violation
to be served upon the owner and/or occupant of the property. Service of the
notice shall be made in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested.
In the event that service cannot be effectuated by certified mail, service
may be made by first-class mail with postage prepaid, mailed to the last known
address of the person to be served. Service shall be deemed effective upon
mailing, and the date of such mailing or personal service shall be the beginning
date for computation of the time limits hereinafter established. Upon service
of any notice of violation of this chapter, the owner and/or occupant must
correct the defective condition within 30 days, or such further time as the
Township official enforcing the section shall agree, in writing.
Any person who violates any provisions of this chapter shall be subject
to a fine not exceeding $1,000, plus attorney's fees and costs, for each
day that the violation continues after notice.