§ 8.12.140   Abatement by owner.
   A.   Within 10 days after the posting and mailing of the notice as provided in § 8.12.130, the owner or person in charge of the property shall remove the nuisance or show that no nuisance exists.
   B.   The owner or person in charge protesting that no nuisance exists shall file with the City Recorder a written statement which shall specify the basis for so protesting.
   C.   The statement shall be referred to the Council as a part of the Council’s regular agenda at the next succeeding meeting. At the time set for consideration of the abatement, the owner or other person may appear and be heard by the Council and the Council shall thereupon determine whether or not a nuisance in fact exists and that determination shall be entered in the official minutes of the Council. Council determination shall be required only in those cases where a written statement has been filed as provided.
   D.   If the Council determines that a nuisance does in fact exist, the owner or other person shall, within 10 days after the Council determination, abate the nuisance.