All buildings and structures, and all parts thereof, shall be
maintained in a safe, sanitary and nonhazardous manner. All means
of egress, devices, safeguards and equipment shall be kept in good
working order. The exterior of all premises and the condition of all
buildings, structures and components thereon shall be maintained,
so as to prevent deterioration. The appearance thereof shall reflect
a level of maintenance in keeping with the standards of the neighborhood
and with all applicable ordinances of the Town of Henlopen Acres.
Any properties not meeting the standards of this chapter shall constitute
a nuisance and a violation of this chapter.
After the receipt of the copy of the notice required by § 91-
3 above and the affidavit of the official serving of such, the Mayor
and Town Manager shall conduct a hearing, if requested by the property
owner, owner's agent or occupant of the property in question,
not later than 10 days after the request therefore is made, provided
that for good cause the enforcement officer may postpone such hearing
for a reasonable time. If, after a hearing, the Mayor and Town Manager
find that no violation exists, he shall withdraw the notice. If the
violation is substantiated, the property owner shall proceed immediately
with the removal of the nuisance(s).
Any violation of any provision of this chapter is declared to be a civil offense and is subject to the voluntary assessment and other procedures described in Chapter
55 of this Code. Any property owner violating any provision of this chapter shall pay a civil assessment of $100 per day and shall also pay the Town's court costs and expenses, including its attorneys' fees. A separate violation shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.