Whenever the existence of an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicle, or parts thereof, on private property or public property, not including highways, is made known to the city manager, he shall give not less than ten days' notice of intention to abate and remove the vehicle or part thereof as a public nuisance, and of the hearing rights of the owner of the property on which the vehicle is located and the owner of the vehicle, by sending such notice by registered or certified mail, to the owner of the land as shown on the last equalized assessment roll and to the last registered and legal owner of record unless the vehicle is in such condition that identification numbers are not available to determine ownership. Such notice shall include notice to the property owner that he may appear in person at a hearing or may present a sworn written statement denying responsibility for the presence of the vehicle on the land, with his reasons for such denial, in lieu of appearing.
(Ord. 4453 § 53 (part), 1997: Ord. 2738 § 2 (part), 1973)