2596-20 Ordinance Amending 2-50.4 4836-8653-6878 v.1.pdf

2 4836-8653-6878, v. 1 2596-20 Legislative History This ordinance is drafted to update the Township Ordinances to ensure the continuing safety of Township residents. The ordinance permits the Township to make necessary repairs and maintenance and remove ice, snow, debris and other impediments which may potentially cause harm to Township residents and visitors on the sidewalks and other spaces. The ordinance is revised to remove the three days’ notice to owners or operators of property previously provided. This ordinance permits the Township to immediately resolve any public safety issues as a result of an owner or operator’s neglect or refusal to maintain a property to the standards of the Township Code. The ordinance permits the Township to combat blighting conditions that result from the lack of maintenance by owners or operators of premises within the Township. The ordinance also permits the Township to place a lien on any property for the costs and expenses incurred by the Township in accordance with this ordinance. Such lien must be authorized pursuant to a resolution considered and approved by the Township Council.