If an owner, possessor or occupant of lands fails or refuses to abate the violation within 10 days from the date of receipt of the notice or the publication date of the notice as provided for in subsection 26-15.5, the Borough of South Toms River, through its Zoning Officer, Code Enforcement Officer, Police Department or authorized Borough official may serve the owner, possessor or occupant the summons for a violation of this chapter.