§ 151.02. MAINTENANCE PROHIBITED.

(A) It shall be unlawful for any owner(s) to keep, own, occupy or maintain any dangerous building within the village.

(B) The village finds that any dangerous building located within the village constitutes a public nuisance; in addition to any other penalty or liability provided for in this chapter, any person who keeps, owns, occupies or maintains a dangerous building shall be liable for maintaining a public nuisance.

(C) The village may enter upon property for the purpose of making surveys, measurements, inspections, examinations, tests, borings, samplings; taking photographs, videotaping; conducting an environmental inspection; or for any other purpose reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. If reasonable efforts to enter have been obstructed or denied, the village may commence a civil action in Circuit Court for an order permitting entry, and restraining or enjoining further obstruction or denial of access. The complaint shall state the facts making the entry necessary, the date or dates on which entry is sought and the duration of the entry. The Court shall permit entry by the village upon such terms as justice and equity require.

(Ord. 29, passed 5-18-1998) Penalty, see § 10.99