Prohibition of nuisances.

(2) Where the Chief Municipal Officer is of the opinion that there is a nuisance on any land or building, he may, by a notice, in writing, require the person by whose act, default, or sufferance the nuisance arises or continues or the owner, lessee or occupier of such land or building to remove or abate the nuisance by taking such measures, in such manner, and within such period, as may be specified in the notice.