5-10-8: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ABATE:
If the Building Official cannot secure voluntary removal of the vehicle, pursuant to Section 5-10-7 of this Chapter, he/she shall give written notice of intention to abate and remove the vehicle. The ten (10) day notice shall contain a statement of the hearing rights of the owner of the vehicle. The statement shall include notice to the property owner that the property owner may appear in person at a hearing or may present a sworn written statement denying responsibility for the presence of the vehicle on the land with reasons for such denial, in lieu of appearing. The notice of intention to abate shall be mailed, certified mail, to the owner of the land as shown on the last equalized assessment roll and to the last registered and legal owners of record of the vehicle unless the vehicle is in such condition that identification numbers are not available to determine ownership. The notice of intention to abate will also be mailed to the office of the Department of the California Highway Patrol as per section 22669 of the Vehicle Code. (Ord. 422 N.S., 4-21-1986)