(A) Generally. In the event that graffiti is determined to exist on property in violation of this subchapter, the city shall, in writing, notify the owner of the property or responsible party, through the issuance a notice of violation providing a maximum of ten days to abate the graffiti, which notice may be served by certified mail, personal service, or by posting the subject property and publishing the notice in a newspaper of general circulation within the city.
(Prior Code, § 133.16)
(B) Contents. The notice of violation shall identify the property in violation, shall generally describe the location of the graffiti and direct that the graffiti shall be abated within ten days of receipt of the notice. The notice shall state that in the event the owner or responsible party fails to abate the graffiti within the time period specified in the notice of violation, the city shall abate the graffiti and bill the owner or responsible party for the costs thereof. The notice shall state that the owner or responsible party may appeal the notice to the City Board of Public Works and Safety by filing a written notice of appeal within the same time period to abate the graffiti, accompanied with and appeal fee of an amount as set by the city from time to time.
(Prior Code, § 133.17)
(Ord. 0-98-0003, passed - -1998) Penalty, see § 133.999