(A) Whereas, the city is mindful that from time-to-time there exist certain nuisances in the city which are of such a nature and frequency that they cannot be controlled, deterred, or abated under existing ordinances;
(B) Whereas, nuisance properties present grave health, safety, and welfare concerns, and have a tremendous negative impact upon the quality of life, safety, and health of the neighborhoods where they are located;
(C) Whereas, the failure of owners or managers of certain real property to control the activity occurring on or from their property is a financial burden to the city caused by the substantial expenditures of public funds in order to enforce laws upon or near their property; and
(D) Whereas, the city believes that the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the city will be better served by classifying certain activities or conditions as nuisances and recurring nuisances as chronic nuisances to be enforced under the provisions set forth below in this chapter.
(Ord. 2018-01, passed 8-21-17; Am. Ord. 2020-02, passed 7-24-19)