(a) This Chapter shall not be construed as authorizing any person to maintain a nuisance on their property, and compliance with the provisions of this Chapter shall not be a defense in any action to abate such a nuisance.
(b) Failure of the City of Mount Vernon to observe or recognize hazardous or unsightly conditions or to recommend corrective measures shall not relieve the site owner from the responsibility for the condition or damage resulting therefrom, and shall not result in the City of Mount Vernon, its officers, employees, or agents being responsible for any condition or damage resulting therefrom. (Ord. 2014-06. Passed 4-28-14.)