The recovery of the expenses of abatement against a property owner shall be according to the following procedures:
(A) Upon the city's removal of the public nuisance, the city may provide an accounting of the expense of abatement along with a demand for payment to the property owner.
(B) If the expense of abatement has not been paid within 30 days from the date of issuing an accounting and demand for payment, the unpaid amount shall constitute a lien pursuant to Cal. Gov't Code §§ 38773.5. Prior to recording a notice of lien, the hearing officer shall provide notice pursuant to Cal. Gov't Code § 38773.
(C) As an alternative to the lien described in division (B), above, the expense of abatement may, pursuant to Cal. Gov't Code § 38773.5, constitute a special assessment against a parcel of land owned by the property owner. The assessment shall be collected as provided for in Cal. Gov't Code § 38773.5.
(D) In addition to any other remedy provided in this chapter or available at law, the expense of abatement pursuant to Cal. Gov't Code §§ 38773, 38773.1 and 38773.5 shall constitute a personal obligation against the property owner.
(Ord. 931-C-S, passed 9-30-97)