(A) In case of existence of any of the nuisances enumerated in subsections 6-2-1(A) through (F) of this chapter, any citizen may complain thereof to the mayor who shall examine the matter or thing complained of, or if, in his opinion the same amounts to a nuisance and it is necessary that the same should be abated or removed without delay, the mayor shall notify the person who has caused, suffered, kept, erected, continued, placed, used, had or maintained such nuisance, by certified or registered mail, directing that the person abate the nuisance within ten (10) days of the date of the letter.
(B) In the event the person who has caused, suffered, kept, erected, continued, placed, used, had or maintained such nuisance fails to take any action to abate such nuisance, the mayor shall direct the city attorney to cause a suit to be commenced against the person who has caused, suffered, kept, erected, continued, placed, used, had or maintained such nuisance, and if such person shall be found guilty, the proper city officer before whom the suit is brought shall tax the cost of abating the said nuisance as costs in said cause, said costs to be collected as in other cases. (Ord. 228, 7-3-1978)