(A) Upon expiration of the time frames required by § 92.47 of this code, and in the event that the owner, occupant or agent in charge of the premises shall neglect or fail to comply with requirements of this subchapter, Chief Building and Code Inspector, or his or her designated representative(s), shall cause to be cut, destroyed and/or removed, all such weeds and abate the nuisance created thereby at any time during the current calendar year.
(B) The Chief Building and Code Inspector, or his or her designated representative(s), shall give notice to the owner, occupant or agent in charge of the premises by certified, return receipt requested mail or personal service of the cost of abatement of the nuisance. The notice shall state that payment of the costs is due and payable within two months upon completion of the work done or 30 days after receipt of the notice, whichever is longer.
(C) (1) If the costs of removal or abatement remain unpaid after within the timeframe set forth in division (B) above, then a record of the costs of cutting and destruction and/or removal shall be certified to the city.
(2) Any and all costs incurred by the city in the abatement of a weed violation under the provisions of this section shall be assessed against each lot or piece of ground chargeable therewith, as a special assessment or lien as provided by law.
(Prior Code, § 92.43) (Ord. 94-24, passed 4-18-1994; Ord. 01-22, passed 4-2-2001; Ord. 09-12, passed 4-20-2009; Ord. 22-02, passed 3-7-2022)