§ 98.04 CITATION FOR FAILURE TO ABATE NUISANCE AND HABITUAL VIOLATIONS.

   (A)   Graffiti. The Police Department may cause to be issued a citation consistent with the penalty provisions of § 98.99 if an owner fails to either:

      (1)   Abate the graffiti within ten days of being notified;

or

      (2)   Sign and return a waiver of liability within ten days of such notice.

   (B)   Weeds and rank vegetation. The Police Department may cause to be issued a citation consistent with the penalty provisions of § 98.99 if, after the expiration of the time period provided in the notice specified in § 98.03(B), it determines that the owner has failed to abate the nuisance.

   (C)   All other nuisances. The Police Department may cause to be issued a citation consistent with the penalty provisions of § 98.99 if, after the expiration of the time period provided in the notice specified in § 98.03(C), it determines that the owner has failed to abate the nuisance.

   (D)   Habitual violations. Whenever the Police Department determines that the owner has committed a habitual offense a citation may be issued to that owner assessing a penalty of $250 for each habitual offense in addition to the notice of violation. The citation for a habitual violation shall not alter the time afforded the owner to abate the nuisance prior to the city abating the nuisance conditions pursuant to § 98.05 and assessing the costs pursuant to § 98.06.

(Ord. 2-C-13, passed 2-26-13; Am. Ord. 4-C-17, passed 4-11-17)