(A) Application. The provisions of this subchapter shall apply to all buildings, structures, and properties located in the city.
(B) Enforcement. The city may, but shall not be required to, bring a violation of the standards established in this subchapter to the attention of the property owner or other responsible person.
(C) Inspections authorized. The standards of this subchapter are to be enforced by inspections of buildings, structures, premises, property, and uses by a Code Official(s) or other duly appointed or empowered individuals.
(D) Notice. The police, Code Official, City Manager, or other duly appointed representative shall serve a written notice of violation of any nuisance, which will include identification of the property, a statement of the violation and why the notice is being issued, an order of correction allowing time to abate the nuisance and make the repairs and improvements, the right to appeal the violation, and a statement indicating that the city may abate the violation, charge such costs to the property owner, and/or file a lien against the property, and/or the city may take any other action necessary to ensure the abatement of the nuisance and recoupment of costs associated therewith. The notice shall be served by personal delivery to the owner, or sent first-class mail to the last known address of the owner.
(Ord. passed 11-14-2019)