A. Generally: The remedies herein are cumulative and the city may proceed under one or more such remedies.
B. Violations: In addition to any cost incurred, any person in violation of any of the provisions of this nuisance code:
1. Upon conviction, shall be guilty of a city offense and punished as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code;
2. Shall be subject to the abatement notices, appeal procedures and lien or civil action provisions of this chapter;
3. Each day that a violation of this chapter continues, whether pursued criminally or civilly, constitutes a separate violation for purposes of criminal prosecution or civil proceedings; and
4. Upon a finding by a court of competent jurisdiction that a nuisance exists, the court may order the city to secure and close the property. In addition, the court may order the Person to pay the city for all costs and fees incurred by the city in abating the condition and order any other appropriate relief.
C. Transfer Not Relief: The transfer of any and all interest in any manner of any property, building or premises against which a notice of violation has been issued shall not relieve the parties served with such notice.
D. Requirements For Transfer: Any legal entity, real or statutory, who transfers an interest, including, but not limited to, a sale, trade, lease, gift or assignment in any property, building or premises against which a notice of violation has been served shall either:
1. Obtain a written assumption of liability from the new owner of record for the items listed in the notice of violation; or
2. Acknowledge, in writing, its responsibility for compliance with the notice of violation. A copy of the assumption or acknowledgment shall be presented to the city within ten (10) days of the transfer.
E. Responsible Person: The owner of record, as recorded in the county recorder's office records, of the property upon which a violation of this nuisance code shall be presumed to be a person having lawful control over the property, building or premises. If more than one person shall be recorded as the owner, said person shall be jointly and severally presumed to be persons having lawful control over the property, building or premises. (Ord. 738, 2-25-2021; amd. Ord. 744, 1-13-2022)