If the owner or person in charge or possession cannot be located after diligent search by the inspector, or if notice has been served pursuant to this Chapter and the owner or person in charge or possession refuses or neglects to abate the nuisance within the time specified in the notice, the inspector shall abate the public nuisance within 72 hours after expiration of the time which is specified in the notice. The cost of abatement shall be paid by the owner of the property.
(Ord. 1466, passed - -1968; Am. Ord. 3598, passed - -1995)