When a nuisance as defined by this chapter exists, and the nuisance causes or threatens immediate danger or great peril to persons or property, the nuisance may be immediately abated by the City, by using the following procedure:
A. The Mayor, or some other designated City official, shall make a finding that the nuisance exists and that the nuisance causes or threatens imminent danger or great peril to persons or property and that an emergency exists.
B. A copy of the City official's findings made under subsection A of this section shall be placed on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
C. The City Clerk shall immediately issue a notice directed to the owner and occupant of the premises on which the nuisance exists, directing them to immediately abate the nuisance.
D. The notice also may be posted on the premises.
E. Upon being served with a notice to abate a nuisance, the owner and occupant of the premises shall immediately abate the nuisance. Their failure to immediately abate the nuisance shall constitute a violation of this Code and shall be punishable as provided in this Code.
F. If the owner and occupant of the premises do not immediately abate the nuisance, the City is authorized to enter upon the property and immediately abate the nuisance. (Ord. 2013-5, 12-10-2013)