The provisions of this chapter are cumulative with and in addition
to other available remedies. Nothing contained in this chapter shall
prohibit the Township from collecting on fees, fines, and penalties
in any lawful manner; or enforcing its codes by any other means, including,
but not limited to, injunction, abatement, or as otherwise provided
by law or ordinance.
All registrable property is at risk of being a public nuisance
and if vacant or blighted can constitute a public nuisance, the abatement
of which pursuant to the police power is hereby declared to be necessary
for the health, welfare, and safety of the residents of the Township.
Whoever opposes obstructs or resists any enforcement officer
or any person authorized by the enforcement office in the discharge
of duties as provided in this chapter shall be punishable as provided
in the applicable code(s) or a court of competent jurisdiction.
Any enforcement officer or any person authorized by the Township
to enforce the sections here within shall be immune from prosecution,
civil or criminal, for reasonable, good faith entry upon real property
while in the discharge of duties imposed by this chapter.
Registration fees and penalties outlined in this chapter may
be modified by an amendment to this chapter, passed and adopted by
the Committee.