§ 13-337. Abatement of nuisance.
(a)
In the event that an owner shall fail to comply with this article, the regulatory authority may notify such owner. The notification shall contain in brief terms the condition or conditions which exist on such owner's premises which fail to comply with this article. After issuance and receipt of the notification, the city may enter upon such premises and may do such work as necessary, or cause the same to be done, to abate the unlawful condition of the premises in order that the premises may comply with the requirements of this article. A statement of the cost incurred by the city to abate such conditions shall be mailed to the owner of the premises and the owner shall pay such statement within thirty (30) days of the date of the mailing of the statement of costs.
(b)
In the event that an owner shall have an imminent health hazard, the regulatory authority, or their designees, may enter upon such premises and may do such work necessary, or may cause the same to be done, to abate the condition in order that the premises may comply with the requirements of this article. For the purposes of this section, "imminent health hazard" shall be defined as any condition or conditions which are or reasonably could be an immediate threat to the health, safety or welfare of the citizens of the city or if a vector-borne disease has been identified in humans or vector populations in the region. A statement of the cost incurred by the city to abate such condition shall be mailed to the owner of the premises and the owner shall pay such statement within thirty (30) days of the date of the mailing of the statement of costs.
(c)
Failure to pay such fees will result in the application of a lien processed through the county.
(d)
If a property is vacant, foreclosed, or otherwise appears to be without tenants, the city shall have the right to enter the premises and abate the nuisance. A statement of the cost incurred for such treatment must be paid within thirty (30) days of the date of mailing or a lien shall be processed by the city.
(Ord. No. 7405, § 1, 6-6-06; Ord. No. 9521-2013, § 1, 4-16-13)