In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained; or any building, structure or land is used in violation of this chapter, the violation is declared and shall be a public nuisance, and in addition to other remedies, the Council may:
(A) Institute action. Authorize and direct the Zoning Administrator to institute, on behalf of the city, any proper action or proceeding to abate said nuisance; or
(B) Set hearing. Set a time and place for public hearing before the Council at which time the Council shall determine whether or not a public nuisance exists as hereinabove provided and if said nuisance is found to exist, shall proceed to order the same abated. In the event the owners or occupiers of such property neglect or refuse to abate the same within 30 days following such determination, the Council may authorize said abatement to be accomplished at the expense of the owners or occupiers and shall have the right to assess the same against the property and to make, enforce and collect such assessment in the same manner as provided for local improvements for benefits made. At least 10 days prior to the date of said hearing a notice thereof shall be published once in the official newspaper and mailed notice sent to the owners or occupiers of the land as determined by the tax records then existing. The Zoning Administrator shall have the powers of a police officer to prevent the occupancy of any such building, structure or land, or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about the premises.
(1975 Code, § 11.27, Subd. 3)