Notice of intention to abate and remove a vehicle or part thereof as a public nuisance shall be given at least ten days before the abatement and removal. The notice shall contain a statement of the hearing rights of the owner of the property on which the vehicle is located and the owner of the vehicle. The statement shall include notice to the property owner that he or she 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 or her reasons for the denial, in lieu of appearing. The notice of intention to abate and remove shall be mailed by registered mail to the owner of 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.
(1966 Code, § 9-16) (Ord. 362)