The Code enforcement agent may secure voluntary nuisance abatement by contacting the person responsible for the violation. The voluntary nuisance abatement agreement is a contract between the City and the person responsible for the violation under which such person agrees to abate the violation within a specified time and according to specified conditions.
A. Right To A Hearing Waived: The person responsible for the violation must waive the right to a hearing of the violation and the required corrective action upon entering into a voluntary nuisance abatement agreement.
B. Extension; Modification: An extension of the time limit for abatement or a modification of the required corrective action may be granted by the Code enforcement agent. Extension or modification of the voluntary nuisance abatement agreement is allowed if the person responsible for the violation has shown due diligence and/or substantial progress in correcting the violation but unforeseen circumstances render abatement under the original conditions unattainable.
C. Standards Of Abatement: The violation shall be considered abated when the offending property is either removed from the premises, enclosed inside a building, or screened from view from both the street and adjoining property. Temporary measures, such as tarps, unenclosed or unscreened areas, are not considered abatement.
D. Abatement By The City: The City may abate the violation using City forces or contract for abatement if the terms of the voluntary nuisance abatement agreement are not complied with.
E. Collection Of Costs: If the terms of the voluntary nuisance abatement agreement are not met, the person responsible for the violation shall be assessed all costs and expenses of abatement including attorney fees, if incurred.
F. Unpaid Fees: If such expenses are unpaid for thirty (30) days, the fees assessed may be forwarded to the County Assessor to be collected in accordance with Idaho Code. (Ord. 364, 2013)