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(1) Upon determination that the property is a chronic nuisance property pursuant to this chapter, the responsible official, Code Enforcement Board or Court, upon appeal, may order any of the following:

(a) Order the person in charge to immediately abate nuisance activity from occurring on the property.

(b) Order that the responsible official shall have the right to inspect the property to determine if the abatement is complete or Code Enforcement Board or Court orders have been complied with.

(c) Impose a penalty of up to $1,000 per day, up to $25,000, against the person in charge, for each day from the date the notice pursuant to PMC 9.95.060 was issued until the responsible official confirms that the property is no longer a chronic nuisance property.

(d) Order the owner or possessor to cease renting or leasing a property, in part or whole, until orders complied.

(e) Order the property closed and secured against all unauthorized access, use and occupancy for a period up to one year.

(f) Issue an order authorizing the City to physically secure the premises and initiate such closure, and provide that the costs for such closure be paid for by the person in charge of the property.

(2) Any civil penalty and/or costs assessed against the property may be filed as a lien on the property with the Franklin County Auditor. [Ord. 4532 § 2, 2021; Ord. 4289 § 1, 2016; Code 1970 § 9.63.120. Formerly 9.95.120.]