Upon determination by the Enforcement Officer of the existence
of a public nuisance under the terms and provisions of this chapter,
the Enforcement Officer shall, by certified mail addressed to the
last known address of the owner and the occupant, give notice requiring
the abatement, removal, demolition or rehabilitation of the public
nuisance within 15 days from the date of notice. If the property is
not occupied and the whereabouts or identity of the owner is unknown,
notice shall be given by posting the notice on the property and sending
notice to the owners at their last known address.
The Notice shall inform the owner and the occupant that within
five days of the receipt of the notice he may appeal the notice to
the Board of Supervisors which shall, within 20 days of receipt of
the appeal, hear the appeal, review the order, and, within five days
of the hearing, file its decision thereon. Unless the notice is revoked
or modified by the Board of Supervisors, it shall remain in full force
and be obeyed by the owner and the occupant.
If the owner or the occupant refuses to sign for the certified
mail or cannot be located, the posting of the violation notice on
the premises shall constitute proper notice.
Upon failure of the owner or occupant to abate, remove, demolish
or rehabilitate the nuisance, the Township may cause the same to be
done and shall be entitled to collect the cost of removal or abatement
of such nuisance. Collection of the cost shall be accomplished by
summary proceedings or in the manner provided for the collection of
municipal claims or by an action of assumpsit. In the exercise of
the powers herein conferred, the Township may seek relief by bill
in equity.
