This chapter shall be known and cited as the "Nuisance Abatement
Law" of the Village of Mount Morris.
The regulations of the Nuisance Abatement Law shall apply to
and affect real property and structures thereon that are permitted
to be used for residential uses, including residential uses that are
located in nonresidential zones.
The purpose of the Nuisance Abatement Law is for the protection
and promotion of peace, public health, safety, and general welfare
of the citizens of and visitors to the Village of Mount Morris, by
eliminating or reducing persistent nuisance behaviors which the Board
of Trustees has determined drain resources, often require police and/or
emergency responses, and delay responses to other emergencies. This
will allow the police, fire and code enforcement personnel to better
preserve and protect the character and quality of life for all residents
of the Village of Mount Morris.
Three or more convictions of any of the above-defined public nuisance violations within §
153-4 in regard to one parcel of real property, within a twelve-month period, shall constitute a violation of this chapter. This provision shall not apply to a property if there is a change of tenants and none of the persons with convictions applicable under this section are successor tenants.
Any police officer, Village fire official or Village code officer, or their designee, may enforce this chapter. They shall complete a form, approved by the Board of Trustees, that will provide information for a list of all those convicted of public nuisance violations defined within §
153-4 above, which list shall be maintained at the Village Clerk's office.
If there is or has been a violation of any code or statutory violations listed under §
153-4 or §
153-5 of this chapter, the Village Clerk, or designee, shall give notice of such violation and potential consequences to the person, persons or entities responsible under this chapter and, if separate, property owner(s). Such notice shall be in writing and shall include a concise statement of the reasons for its issuance and the potential consequences under this chapter. Such notice shall be deemed to be properly and sufficiently served if a copy thereof is sent by certified mail, with return receipt requested, to the person, persons or entities responsible, and, if separate, the property owner(s), as shown by the most-recent tax roll of the Village.
Any person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a violation
and shall be subject to a fine of $500 to $1,000 for each offense.
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon filing with
the Secretary of State.
If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof
to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of this
chapter and the application of such provisions to other persons and
circumstances shall not be rendered invalid thereby.