It shall be a violation of this chapter to undertake any action
which is contrary to the terms of this chapter.
A.
If a violation of this chapter has occurred, the Code Enforcement
Officer shall initiate enforcement proceedings by sending a written
enforcement notice. By means of the enforcement notice, the Code Enforcement
Officer may order discontinuance of illegal activity.
B.
The enforcement notice shall be sent to the owner of record of the
parcel on which violation has occurred, to any person who has filed
a written request to receive enforcement notices regarding that parcel,
and to any other person requested in writing by the owner of record.
C.
An enforcement notice shall, at minimum, state the following:
(1)
The name of the owner of record and any other persons against whom
the Township intends to take action.
(2)
The location of the property in violation.
(3)
The specific violation, with a description of the requirements which
have not been met, citing in each instance the applicable provisions
of this chapter.
(4)
The date before which the steps for compliance shall be commenced
and the date before which the steps must be completed.
(5)
The time period for appeal.
D.
The recipient of the notice has the right to appeal by written request
within 30 days to the Township Board of Supervisors. The Board of
Supervisors shall hold a hearing within 30 days after receipt of such
request.
Whenever a violation of this chapter occurs, or is alleged to
have occurred, any person may file a complaint. Such complaint shall
state fully the causes and basis thereof, and shall be submitted to
the Township Code Enforcement Officer. The Code Enforcement Officer
shall properly record such complaint, investigate, and take action
thereon, as necessary.
Any person who violates or permits the violation of any provision
of this chapter shall, upon being found liable thereof in a criminal
enforcement proceeding, pay a fine of not more than $1,000, plus court
costs and reasonable attorneys' fees, and may be incarcerated
for a period not exceeding 90 days for each and every violation. Such
fine, costs, attorneys' fees, and incarceration, after being
reduced to a final, unappealed judgment, shall be enforced by the
Township pursuant to the applicable Rules of Criminal Procedure. Each
twenty-four-hour period during which failure to comply continues shall
constitute a separate violation. The Township Code Enforcement Officer
shall initiate criminal enforcement proceedings in order to achieve
compliance with this chapter.
