A. Provisions Alternative To Other Provisions: The provisions of this section shall be in the alternative to any other provisions of this chapter; in particular, for absentee owners of structures or in cases where fines prove ineffective in achieving compliance from resident owners.
B. Written Or Published Notice: Whenever an "urban nuisance" as defined in this chapter is found to exist within the city, the city manager or his designee shall give written or published notice to the owner, his agent, lessee or occupant of the property upon which said urban nuisance exists or upon the person causing or maintaining the urban nuisance; provided, however, that failure of the city manager or his designee to give such notice shall not constitute a defense to any action brought to enforce this action.
C. Abatement; Agreement To Correct Or Remove: Every person, including the owner, his agent, tenant, lessee or occupant of the property where such urban nuisance exists, shall abate any such urban nuisance by the correction or removal of the urban nuisance within ten (10) days of being given notice as set forth in subsection B of this section, or by entering into a written agreement with the city for the correction or removal of the urban nuisance within said ten (10) day period.
D. Agreement Stays Time Limitation: If an agreement is entered into within the ten (10) day period, the time limits of this section shall be stayed. (Ord. C2003-13, 11-12-2003)7
E. Request For Hearing: If the person so cited disagrees with the decision made by the city manager or his designee, that person shall have the right to request a hearing before the city council within a ten (10) day period after the rendering of a decision, in writing, by the city manager or his designee. If a request for hearing is made within the ten (10) day period, the time limits of this section shall be stayed pending a decision by the city council. Said person shall have ten (10) days from the decision by the city manager or his designee, to file with the city clerk a written appeal to the city council. (Ord. C2003-13, 11-12-2003; amd. 2006 Code)