[Ord. No. 183, 8-3-2015]
It is the purpose of this division to prevent, reduce or eliminate
blight or potential blight in the Village of Baroda by the prevention
or elimination of certain environmental causes of blight or blighting
factors which exist or which may in the future exist in the Village
of Baroda.
[Ord. No. 183, 8-3-2015]
It is the intent of these regulations to establish reasonable
guidelines and standards concerning the storage of materials and/or
vehicles on properties, that if not regulated would have the potential
to cause blight and devalue property. The exercise of these regulations
in the Village of Baroda shall give full consideration to the property's
neighborhood environment, the intention of the landowner with respect
to materials stored, the period of time that the storage is to be
maintained, the zoning classification of the property, the environmental
features of the property and adjoining properties, the impact on tourism,
and in general, the impact on the character of the Village of Baroda.
[Ord. No. 183, 8-3-2015; amended 12-5-2017 by Ord. No. 183]
(a) This division shall be enforced by the Ordinance Enforcement Officer,
acting under the authority of the Village Council.
(b) The owner, if possible, and the occupant of any property upon which any of the causes of blight or blighting factors set forth in §
12-33 above is found to exist may be notified, in writing, to remove or eliminate such causes of blight or blighting factors from such property within 30 days after service of the notice upon such owner or occupant. Such notice may be delivered personally or sent by first-class mail, and a copy of the notice posted or attached to the building, structure or vehicle. Additional time may be granted by the approval of the Village Ordinance Enforcement Officer where bonafide efforts to remove or eliminate such causes of blight or blighting factors are in progress.
(c) A violation of this division is a municipal infraction, for which
the fine shall be not more than $500, in addition to all other costs,
damages, expenses, and other fees and remedies provided or allowed
by law. Each day that a violation occurs shall be considered a separate
violation.
(d) The issuance of a citation for a municipal infraction shall not in
any way limit the Village from seeking enforcement of this division
in any other manner, including, but not limited to, an action to abate
any nuisance created by a violation of this division and to recover
any costs, expenses, damages, and fees, including attorney fees, that
may be permitted or allowed by law in connection with such abatement
and the enforcement of this division.