A. If the corrective action required by notice is not completed within the time specified in the notice of violation, the town shall have the authority to perform this work or cause this work to be performed and the owner of the abutting property shall be billed for the costs incurred. The property owner shall be responsible for all costs associated with the corrective action including but not limited to the costs of planting, removal or pruning of the tree, shrub, hedge, pavement work, or landscaping, administration time and expense, late charges, and the handling of any lien placed on the property owner’s property due to failure of the property owner to pay within the required period.

B. After the town completes the corrective action as set forth in this section, the town shall mail an invoice to the property owner. The property owner shall remit full payment to the town on or before the date specified in the invoice.

C. Any invoice not fully paid by the date specified on the invoice shall be deemed delinquent and the director shall initiate the assessment procedures set forth herein. (Ord. 662 § 4, 2023)