A.
Any expenses incurred by the Town of Ocean View for
removal under this section shall be paid by the owner, or possessor
or occupier of the land or improved premises within 10 days after
due notice by the Town of Ocean View. If said amount is not paid within
such time, such amount, together with a penalty of 10% of such expense
and interest on such expense of 18% per annum, shall be assessed against
the land or improved premises and shall, until paid, constitute a
lien against such land or improved premises in favor of the Town of
Ocean View upon the filing, by the Town of Ocean View in the office
of the Recorder of Deeds for Sussex County, of a certificate of lien
setting forth the amount of such expense, including penalty and interest.
[Amended 5-17-2011 by Ord. No. 277]
B.
In addition to any other remedy, the Town of Ocean
View may maintain a civil action for the recovery of such expense
of removal and the penalty and interest against the owner or possessor
and shall be awarded reasonable attorney's fees.
C.
No civil liability shall attach to any act of any
contractor or Town employee engaged in carrying out the provisions
of this section.
D.
The Town of Ocean View, in addition to other remedies
provided by law, may apply to the Court of the Chancery for injunctive
relief against the owner or possessor of such land or improved premises
to prevent, enjoin or abate any continuing violation of the provisions
of this section.
