A. If the owner of the land or the owner of the vehicle files a written request therefor with the city manager within twelve (12) days after the mailing of the notice of intention to abate, a public hearing shall be held on the question of abatement and removal of the vehicle or part thereof as an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicle, and the assessment of the administrative costs and the cost of removal of the vehicle or part thereof against the property on which it is located. Notice of hearing shall be mailed at least ten days before the hearing by registered or certified mail, with a five-day return requested, to the owner of the land as shown on the last equalized assessment roll and to the last registered and legal owner of record unless the vehicle is in such condition that identification numbers are not available to determine ownership. If any of the foregoing notices are returned undeliverable by the United States Post Office, the hearing shall be continued to a date not less than ten days from the date of the return and may then be conducted on the date to which continued whether or not the appellant is present.
B. If no written request for a public hearing is received by the city manager within the time allowed, the city manager shall have the authority to abate and remove the vehicle or part thereof without a hearing.
(Ord. 113 § 2, 1993: Ord. 105 § 2 (part), 1993: Ord. 3 § 1 (part), 1991: prior code § 6.06.080)