Whenever the Director of Planning or a Code Enforcement Officer determines that a nuisance, as defined by § 8.32.030, exists on any building, structure or property located within the city, he or she shall advise the property owner, lessee, agent, occupant or person having charge or control of the building, structure or property on which the nuisance is located of the nuisance and direct that the nuisance be abated. Except as provided for in § 8.32.140(B) of this code, the owner, lessee, agent, occupant or person having charge or control of the building, structure or property shall be notified of the existence of the alleged nuisance in writing served by personal delivery, first class mail or by registered or certified mail. The notification shall specify the violations and establish a reasonable abatement period.
(`78 Code, § 8.32.040.) (Ord. 2408 § 1 (part), 1999; Ord. 1898 § 1 (part), 1988.)