(a) Notice to Remove. The Building Commissioner or any of his inspectors is authorized and empowered to notify the owner of any open or vacant private property within the City or the agent of such owner to properly dispose of litter located on such owner's property which is dangerous to public health, safety and welfare. Such notice shall be by registered mail, addressed to the owner at his last known address.
(b) Action upon Noncompliance. Upon the failure, neglect or refusal of any owner or agent so notified to properly dispose of litter dangerous to the public health, safety or welfare within five days after receipt of written notice provided for in subsection (a) hereof, or within ten days after the date of such notice in the event the same is returned to the City Post Office Department because of its inability to make delivery thereof, provided the same was properly addressed to the last known address of such owner, or agent, the Commission or any of his inspectors, is authorized and empowered to pay for the disposing of such litter or to order its disposal by the City.
(c) Charge Included in Tax Bill. When the City has effected the removal of such dangerous litter or has paid for its removal, the actual cost thereof, plus accrued interest at the rate of six percent (6%) per year from the date of the completion of the work, such owner shall be billed by the City for such charges.
(Ord. 67-1959. Passed 7-13-59; Ord. 80-1973. Passed 12-10-73.)