(A) Notice. Whenever an officer charged with enforcement determines that a public nuisance is being maintained or exists on premises in the city, and determines that the city abatement process is appropriate, the officer shall notify, in writing, the owner or occupant of the premises of such fact and order that such nuisance be terminated or abated.
(B) Service of notice. The notice shall be served in person or by regular, certified or registered mail. If the premises are not occupied and the owner is unknown, the notice may be served by posting it on the premises. The notice shall specify the steps to be taken to abate the nuisance and the time, not exceeding 30 days, within which the nuisance is to be abated.
(C) Noncompliance. If the notice is not complied with within the time specified, the enforcing officer shall immediately report that fact to the City Council. The enforcing officer shall also provide notice to the owner or occupant of the premises that the City Council will consider the matter and may provide for abating the nuisance by the city. The notice shall state the date on which the City Council will consider the matter. Notice by the enforcing officer shall be given at least ten days before the date stated in the notice when the City Council will consider the matter. If notice of the fact that the City Council will consider the matter is given by posting at least 30 days shall elapse between the day of posting, and the date of consideration by the City Council.
(D) Action of City Council. Upon notice from the enforcing officer of noncompliance, the City Council may, after notice to the owner or occupant and an opportunity to be heard, provide for abating the nuisance by the city.
(E) Immediate threat. If the nuisance poses an immediate threat to the health or safety of the public, the city may abate the nuisance immediately with no hearing.
(Ord. 300, passed 6-7-2022)