Notice to abate a violation of weeds and litter on lots with occupied structures shall be given by personal service, by certified mail which is addressed to the residence or usual place of business of the owner or person in control of the property, or by posting a sign regarding the violation on the premises of the property in violation. Personal service may also be obtained through delivery of the complaint by a city employee or any person authorized by law to make personal service.
The city may give notice to abate a violation by posting a sign in a conspicuous place near the main entrance of a structure. The posted sign shall be at least fourteen inches (14") in height and eight inches (8") in width and at the top thereof in large letters shall state the words, "Notice to Abate". The text of the notice shall contain a reference to the provision of this code violated and may contain such other information respecting the nature of the violation as is deemed advisable. It shall be unlawful for anyone to deface, tamper with or remove the "notice to abate" sign from the property where it is posted unless authorized by the code enforcement officer.
If the notice to abate sent by certified mail is returned to the city by the United States post office because of its inability to make delivery thereof, the city is authorized to cut the weeds or remove the litter.
Upon the failure of the owner or persons in control to comply with a notice to cut weeds or remove litter from lots with occupied structures within five (5) days from the date of the service of the notice to abate by personal service, certified mail or posting, the designated officials shall cut any weeds or remove any litter located thereon. (Ord. 1358, 7-21-1992)