A. Abatement: In addition to the penalties hereinbefore provided, any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be considered a threat to the public health, safety, welfare and the environment, may be declared and deemed a nuisance by the Director of Public Works or designee, and may be summarily abated and/or restored by the City and/or civil action taken to abate, enjoin or otherwise compel the cessation of such nuisance.
B. Lien For Cost Of Abatement By City: The cost of such abatement and restoration shall be borne by the owner of the property and the cost thereof shall be a lien upon and against the property and such lien shall continue in existence until the same shall be paid.
C. Seasonal, Recurrent Nuisances: If any violation of this chapter constitutes a seasonal and recurrent nuisance, the Director of Public Works or designee shall so declare. Thereafter such seasonal and recurrent nuisance shall be abated every year without the necessity of any further declaration.
D. Award Of Fees And Expenses: In any administrative or civil proceeding under this chapter in which the City prevails, the City may be awarded all costs of investigation, administrative overhead, out of pocket expenses, costs of administrative hearings, costs of suit and reasonable attorney fees. (1952 Code § 8-15-04.08)