A. Notice: Prior to initiating prosecution for violation of this chapter, the Administrator or the Administrator's designee shall provide notice to the owner of the real property upon which the nuisance is located to abate the nuisance. Additional notice shall be attempted to the occupant/tenant or agent if one is known. Said notice shall be mailed to the owner, agent or person in charge of the property, if the current address of such owner, agent or person in charge can be found. If the person to whom it is directed cannot be found, notice shall be served by posting a copy of the notice conspicuously on the affected property or structure and mailing a copy of said notice by certified mail to the owner or agent of the same at such owner's or agent's last known address. (Ord. 441, 1-11-2005)
B. Notice Content: Said notice shall describe the location of the property as accurately as possible and shall specify the nature of the nuisance and the time by which the nuisance must be abated. The notice shall advise the responsible party that noncompliance may result in the City exercising one or more of the following options:
1. Removal of the violation from the premises at the expense of responsible party, including additional inspection services and all associated administrative costs;
2. Issuance of a criminal misdemeanor or infraction citation. (Ord. 564, 10-11-2017)