(A) Notice to remove. Whenever it comes to the attention of the director of traffic that any nuisance as defined in § 95.03 of this code exists in the city, a notice in writing shall be served upon the occupant of the land where the nuisance exists, or in the case there is no such occupant, then upon the owner of the property or his or her agent, notifying them of the existence of the nuisance and requesting its removal in the time specified in this chapter.
(B) Responsibility for removal. Upon proper notice and opportunity to be heard, the owner of the abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicle and the owner or occupant of the private property on which the same is located, either or all of them, shall be responsible for its removal. In the event of removal and disposition by the city, the owner or occupant of the private property where same is located shall be liable for the expenses incurred.
(C) Notice procedure. The director of traffic of the city shall give notice of removal to the owner or occupant of the private property where it is located, at least 10 days before the time of compliance. It shall constitute sufficient notice when a copy of same is posted in a conspicuous place upon the private property on which the vehicle is located and duplicate copies are sent by registered mail to the owner or occupant of the private property at his or her last known address.
(D) Content of notice. The notice shall contain the request for removal within the time specified in this chapter, and the notice shall advise that upon failure to comply with the notice to remove, the city or its designee shall undertake the removal with the cost of removal to be levied against the owner or occupant of the property.
(1969 Code, § 16-121) (Ord. 1975-26, passed 10-27-1975) Penalty, see § 95.99