The amount of charges imposed by this chapter is hereby declared to be a debt due to the city, and any person required under the terms of this chapter shall be liable to the city for the amount of the charges due therefor, as well as interest at the annual rate of 12% on any unpaid balance; and such charges shall be recoverable in any court of competent jurisdiction. The amount of unpaid charges shall constitute a lien against the premises to the same extent and character as the lien for special assessments and with the same penalties and with the same rights of collection, foreclosure, sale or forfeiture as obtained by special assessment liens and may be handled in the same manner by the city.
(‘72 Code, § 13-33) (Ord. O-68-129, passed - - ; Am. Ord. O-88-12, passed 3-2-88; Am. Ord. O-94-19, passed 6-1-94; Am. Ord. O-2006-14, passed 5-3-06)