A. Definition: For purposes of this chapter, "person" includes any individual, firm, corporation, trust, any other organized group or any governmental entity.
B. Notice Required: Whenever the mayor, city clerk or law enforcement agency finds that a nuisance exists, he shall cause to be served upon the owner, agent or occupant of the property on which the nuisance is located, or upon the person causing or maintaining the nuisance, a written notice to abate or to request a hearing as provided in section 3-1-6 of this chapter.
C. Contents Of Notice: The notice to abate shall contain:
1. An order to abate the nuisance or request a hearing as provided in section 3-1-6 of this chapter within a stated time, which shall be reasonable under the circumstances.
2. Location of nuisance, if stationary.
3. Description of what constitutes the nuisance.
4. Statement of act or acts necessary to abate the nuisance.
5. Statement that if the nuisance is not abated as directed and no request for hearing is made within the time prescribed, the city will abate the nuisance and assess the cost against such person.
D. Method Of Service: The notice to abate shall be served personally, where practical, by certified United States mail, or by posting such notice to abate on the premises. Return of service shall be made as provided by law for returns of personal service. (2004 Code)