(A) If the provisions of §§ 2.8 and/or 2.10 of this chapter are not complied with, the City Manager, or the Manager’s duly authorized representative, shall notify the occupant and owner of the premises to comply with the provisions of said sections within a time to be specified in said notice, which notice shall be given by either posting said notice at a conspicuous place on the premises for five days and mailing said notice to such person at his or her last known address or by delivering the notice personally to the owner or occupant or by leaving the same at his or her residence, office or place of business with some person of suitable age and discretion. Said notice shall require compliance with §§ 2.8 and/or 2.10 of this chapter within five days after service of such notice.
(B) If the owner or occupant does not comply within this time limit, the City Manager shall cause the yard rubbish to be removed and the actual cost of such removal, plus 100% for inspection and other additional costs in connection therewith, shall be charged against said premises and the same shall be billed to said owner. If any such charges are not paid within 30 days after billing, they shall be collected as a single lot assessment in accordance with the City Charter and § 1.306 of this code. Notwithstanding the above, in the case of an emergency, such as a traffic lane being blocked by yard rubbish, a citation may be issued immediately pursuant to the motor vehicle code.
(Ord. effective 10-12-2018)