Not less than ten days’ notice of intention to abate and remove the vehicle or part thereof as a public nuisance shall be given. Such notice shall contain a statement of the hearing rights of the owner of the property on which the vehicle is located and the owner of the vehicle. The statement shall include notice to the property owner that he or she may appear in person at a hearing or may present a sworn written statement denying responsibility for the presence of the vehicle on the land, with his or her reasons for such denial, in lieu of appearing. A notice of intention to abate shall be mailed, by registered mail, to the owner of the land as shown on the last equalized assessment role and to the last registered and legal owner of record unless the vehicle is in such condition that identification numbers are not available to determine ownership.
(Ord. 119, passed 4-21-1980)