A. The same procedures provided in Section 15.28.140 for abating nuisances through securing from entry any structure which is determined by the Building Official to be immediately dangerous or hazardous may be used by the Building Official in connection with the summary abatement of all other nuisances upon private property which the Building Official determines in his discretion to constitute an immediately dangerous or hazardous condition in accordance with California Building Code section 116.
B. The Building Official or his representative may summarily abate conditions found to be a nuisance under susection (A) in his discretion in the most appropriate manner under the circumstances.
1. The manner of abatement may include, but is not limited to, the following methods: fencing, draining water from swimming pools and filling with appropriate ballast, removing the fire hazards, filling or covering open holes and grading or strengthening landfills or excavations.
2. Although the manner and method used by the Building Official shall be at his discretion, he shall, in making his determinations, seek the most economical method and endeavor not to place an undue economic hardship upon the owners of the property, using only those measures which will eliminate the dangerous and hazardous conditions.
C. The Building Official shall immediately after such abatement action mail notice to the owners as provided in Section 15.28.140. The notice shall include:
1. A description of the action he has taken;
2. The cost thereby incurred by the City, including all administrative costs;
3. The reasons why he has taken the action;
4. That an appeal may be taken within ten days to the Board of Building Commissioners as provided in Section 15.28.140; and
5. That if this action is not annulled by the Board of Building Commissioners, the cost of abating the nuisance on the property shall become a special assessment and lien on the property unless the cost is paid to the City within thirty days of the mailing of the notice.
D. Fees for processing of demands for information regarding liens imposed under this chapter shall apply in an amount set by resolution of the Mayor and City Council.
E. The procedures hereunder for appeal, hearing, and any other actions shall be as provided in Chapter 3.68* for determination and collection of the assessment for costs of abatement.
(Ord. MC-1525, 01-15-20; Ord. MC-1521, 9-18-19; Ord. MC-1307, 6-02-09; Ord. MC-177, 7-07-82; Ord. 3593, 8-02-76; Ord. 3227, 1-04-72; Ord. 2291, 3-29-60)