A. If it is determined that a nuisance exists on any lot, place or area, or any street, sidewalk, or public right of way abutting the same, the city shall, unless there are exigent circumstances, cause a notice to be issued to abate such nuisance. Such notice shall contain a description of the property in terms reasonably sufficient to identify the location of the nuisance, describe the nuisance in terms reasonably sufficient to identify the same, direct abatement of the nuisance, and specify the penalty provisions and appeal process as herein provided.
B. The abatement notice may be served in the following manner:
1. By personal service on the owner of the lot, place or area, if the owner lives within the city, and by personal service on the occupant or person in charge or control of the property, if such person can be identified; or
2. If the owner does not live within the city, by registered mail to the owner at the address shown on the last available assessment roll, or as otherwise known, and, by personal service on the occupant or person in charge or control of the property, if such person can be identified; or
3. Should the owner not be known or have an available address, the posting at a conspicuous place on the land, on abutting public right of way, and the publication of an advertisement at least once a week, for a period of two (2) weeks, in a newspaper of general circulation, and by personal service on the occupant or person in charge or control of the property, if such person can be identified. The newspaper advertisement shall be a general notice that the property has been posted and shall contain a general statement of the effect of such posting. (Ord. 1045 § 1, 2009)