Whenever the City Engineer determines by inspection that any existing excavation or fill from any cause has become a menace to life or limb, or endangers property, or affects the safety, usability or stability of a public way, the owner of the property upon which such excavation or fill is located, or other person or agent in control of the property, upon receipt of notice in writing from the City Engineer so to do, shall, within thirty calendar days from the date of such written notice, commence the repair or reconstruction of such excavation or fill so that it will conform to the requirements of this chapter, or otherwise repair, reconstruct, strengthen or eliminate such excavation or fill in a manner satisfactory to the City Engineer so that it will no longer constitute a menace or danger as aforesaid. A shorter period of time may be specified by the City Engineer if an imminent or immediate hazard is found to exist. (Ord. 3411 § 2 (part); April 1, 1975: Ord. 5250 § 1; August 27, 1991.)