(a) Within 14 days after abatement of the violation, the owner of the property will be notified of the cost of abatement, including administrative costs. The property owner may file a written protest with the Clerk of the Municipal Court objecting to the amount of the assessment within seven days after receiving notice of the costs of the abatement. The matter will be set for a hearing before the Municipal Court as provided in Section 1061.13. If the amount due is not paid within a timely manner as determined by the decision of the Municipal Court, or by the expiration of the time in which to file an appeal, the charges shall become a special assessment against the property and shall constitute a lien on the property for the amount of the assessment.
(b) Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall become liable to the City by reason of such violation. The liability shall be paid in no more than 12 equal payments. Interest at the rate of 8% per annum shall be assessed on the balance beginning on the first day following discovery of the violation.
(Ord. 78-07. Passed 7-9-07; Ord. 43-2014. Passed 4-14-14.)