A. City Council hereby finds and determines that the abatement of public nuisances for the protection of public health, safety and welfare is a matter of local concern. The purpose of this article is not to punish, but to remedy public nuisances. The remedies provided in this part are directed at the property involved without regard to ownership, title or right of possession and, unless otherwise provided, without regard to the culpability or innocence of those who hold these rights.
B. The public nuisances and the provisions of this part are entirely strict liability in nature. Unless otherwise provided, no culpability or mens rea of any type or degree shall be required for any of the public nuisances, actions, temporary restraining orders or remedies under the provisions of this part. (Ord. 00-104; Ord. 01-42)