A. The procedure set forth in this chapter for the abatement of a nuisance and the making of the cost of abatement of a nuisance which exists upon a parcel of land via a lien and a special assessment against that parcel is adopted under Government Code Sections 38773 and 38773.5. The procedure set forth in this chapter for abatement applies to any nuisance which the city declares is a nuisance either by another provision of this code or other ordinance which the city may adopt.
B. The procedure set forth in this chapter is not exclusive and is in addition to the procedure for abatement which is conferred upon the city by Civil Code Section 3494, Code of Civil Procedure Section 731, or other lawful authority. The city may proceed by judicial action, in which event it need not follow administrative procedures set forth in this chapter (the judicial process shall provide due process).
(Ord. 791-2010 (part), 2010)