(A) Within the time frame specified in the notice to abate, the person responsible shall remove the nuisance or shall request an extension of time or, within 24 hours of receipt or of posting, file a protest that no nuisance exists.
(B) If the person responsible or property owner requests an extension of time, the City Manager may grant reasonable extensions or accommodations to the specified time frame.
(C) If the person responsible or the property owner protests that no nuisance exists, a written statement that specifies the basis for the protest shall be filed with the City Manager. An appeal fee, in an amount set by resolution of the City Council, shall be paid at the time a written protest is filed with the City Manager. No protest shall be heard unless the appeal fee is paid. If the Council or its designee determines that no nuisance exists, the appeal fee shall be refunded to the person who paid it.
(D) The statement shall be referred to the City Council as a part of its regular agenda at its next meeting. At the time set for consideration of the abatement, the person protesting may appear and be heard by the Council. The Council shall determine whether a nuisance in fact exists and set a time frame for the abatement of the nuisance. The determination shall be entered in the official minutes of the Council. Council determination shall be required only in cases where a written statement has been filed as provided. The decision of the Council shall be final.
(E) If the Council determines that a nuisance in fact exists, the person responsible shall abate the nuisance within the time frame specified.
(Ord. 1282, passed 9-4-2018)