This article shall be applicable to the public nuisances defined in Article
I of this chapter.
[Amended 5-14-2019 by L.L. No. 3-2020]
A. Any owner having been served with a notice or order to remove any
violation of this chapter or any nuisance, fails to comply therewith
within the time fixed by law shall be guilty of an offense, punishable
for each offense by a fine or penalty accordance with the Code of
the Village of Endicott. Every day such violation may be held to constitute
a separate offense.
B. The term "owner" as used in this section shall include any person or persons deemed to be an owner or owners of the property as set forth in Chapter
160, Housing Standards, of the Code of the Village of Endicott.
C. Violations of this chapter may also be referred to the Endicott Fire Department Division or Code Enforcement or any other appropriate municipal department and be prosecuted pursuant to Chapter
160, Housing Standards, of the Code of the Village of Endicott or any other provision of the Charter and Code of the Village of Endicott.
D. All bills are due and payable when rendered. The property owner shall
be held responsible for all bills. Failure to receive a bill shall
not excuse payment. No partial payments will be accepted. Any payment
not made when due will be rolled over onto property taxes.
[Added 3-12-2019 by L.L.
No. 5-2019]
A. This section applies to any person, firm or corporation receiving
multiple notices of violation or orders to remedy in a twelve-month
period for a violation of any Village of Endicott Code.
B. Any person, firm or corporation receiving multiple notices of violation
or orders to remedy within a twelve-month period shall be subjected
to an inspection fee as set forth in the fee schedule below:
(1) First notice of violation or order to remedy received: no charge
initial fee.
(2) Second notice of violation or order to remedy received: Inspection
fee of $100.
(3) Third notice of violation or order to remedy received: Inspection
fee of $150.
(4) Fourth notice of violation or order to remedy received: Inspection
fee of $200.
(5) Fifth notice of violation or order to remedy received: Inspection
fee of $500.
C. The inspections described above shall be billed directly to the tenant
or owner, as the case may be, and a copy mailed to the owner and/or
contact person/agent of the property. Inspection fees shall be increased
25% when not paid within 30 days after initial billing, to cover administrative
costs. This subsection shall not be considered the exclusive method
of collecting inspection fees and shall not preclude collection by
other lawful methods. If unpaid after 30 days, the costs may be added
to and collected in the same manner as real property taxes.
D. Every notice of violation or order to remedy shall contain a clear
and conspicuous explanation of the policy in this section requiring
fees for inspections or a copy of this section.