A. Abatement Of Fire Hazards; Liability For Costs:
1. The obstructions, fire hazards or conditions mentioned in sections 5-3-3 through 5-3-7 of this chapter are determined to be nuisances and subject to removal or abated by the governing authorities of the town of Pioche, at the cost and expense of the owner, occupant, lessee or proprietor of the premises on which the same may exist. If such owner, occupant, lessee or proprietor shall fail or neglect to remove or correct the same after notice by the sheriff so to do, such cost and expense may be recovered by the town from such owner, occupant, lessee or proprietor by a civil action brought for that purpose.
2. Any person maintaining or permitting the existence or accumulation of any of the fire hazards, obstructions or conditions shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the penalty provided in this chapter. (1983 Code § 8.48.120)
B. Buildings Deemed Nuisance: It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association or corporation to maintain or use any building or structure in any part of the town of Pioche, which would be a danger to property or to life or health, or which would be unfit for human habitation or which would be a fire menace. Any such building or structure shall be deemed a public nuisance. (1983 Code § 8.48.140)