(A) Notice to abate and service of notice. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, whenever a nuisance is found to exist, an administrator shall give ten days’ written notice by certified mail or hand delivery with signed receipt to the owner or occupant of the property upon which such nuisance exists or to the person causing or maintain the nuisance. If the notice is returned unclaimed by the U.S. post office, official action to abate such nuisance shall be continued to a date not less than ten days from the date of such return.
(B) Contents of notice. The notice to abate a nuisance shall contain:
(1) The location of the nuisance, if the same is stationary;
(2) A general description of what constitutes the nuisance;
(3) An order to abate the nuisance within a stated time, which shall be reasonable under the circumstances, or to request a public hearing before the City Council within ten days after service of notice to abate the nuisance. Request for a public hearing shall be in writing and shall be addressed to the City Council; and
(4) A statement that if the nuisance is not abated as directed and no request for hearing is made within the prescribed time, an administrator may assess penalties and/or abate such nuisance and assess the cost of abatement against such person.
(Ord. 20130917B, passed 9-17-2013)