§ 58-42. Assessment of costs of correction or abatement; imposition of lien.

(a)

Whenever the zoning enforcement official corrects a violation or abates a nuisance pursuant to section 58-41 above, he/she shall invoice the lot owner the estimated costs of such correction, plus an additional $200.00 per lot to defray administrative and operating expenses. The invoice shall be served by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested; hand delivery; or by posting the lot as provided in subsection 58-41(2)(b).

(b)

The invoiced amount shall be due and payable upon the date of the mailing of said invoice.

(c)

If the invoice remains unpaid for a period of 30 days after mailing, the zoning enforcement official shall levy a special assessment lien against each lot upon which a violation was corrected or nuisance abated, in the amount of the invoice plus an additional administrative expense fee of $100.00 per lot.

(d)

Such lien shall describe the lot and show the total of the invoiced amount plus the additional administrative fee, as immediately due and payable.

(e)

Until payment is made in full, the lien, shall be a legal, valid and binding obligation upon the property.

(f)

Thirty days after the filing of the lien, interest shall begin to accrue at the rate of 12 percent per annum on any unpaid portion thereof.

(Ord. No. 86-35, § 109, 12-18-86; Ord. No. 91-5, § VIII, 4-18-91; Ord. No. 96-5, § III, 3-28-96; Ord. No. 2005-18, § 1, 11-3-05)