SUGGESTED FORM:
NOTICE TO ABATE NUISANCE

   TO:   (Name and address of owner, agent, or occupant of the property on which the nuisance is located or the person causing or maintaining the nuisance).

   You are hereby notified to abate the nuisance existing at (name location of nuisance) or file written request for a hearing with the undersigned officer within (hours or days) from service of this notice.

   The nuisance consists of: (describe the nuisance) and shall be abated by: (state action necessary to abate the particular nuisance).

   In the event you fail to abate or cause to be abated the above nuisance as directed, the City will take such steps as are necessary to abate or cause to be abated the nuisance and the costs will be assessed against you as provided by law.

   Date of Notice: _________________________

   City of ____________________________, Iowa

   By: ___________________________________

   (designate officer initiating notice)