(a) Unauthorized encroachments shall be subject to immediate removal by the city, at the owner's expense.
(b) At the city's option the city may require the person causing the encroachment or the owner of the underlying property upon which the encroachment lies to remove the unauthorized encroachment. The removal of the encroachment shall be done at the expense of the underlying property owner or the person causing the encroachment. Notice shall be given to the underlying property owner or the person causing the encroachment, that the encroachment must be removed at the expense of the underlying property owner or the person causing the encroachment. Notice shall consist of a written letter, sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or personally delivered, explaining the violation and stating the time period in which the encroachment must be removed. If the person receiving notice does not remove the encroachment, the city may remove the encroachment and the person receiving notice shall be liable to the city for all costs incurred in removing the encroachment and attempting to have the encroachment removed.
(c) Unauthorized encroachments shall be deemed a public nuisance and are subject to all legal proceedings as authorized by law.
((Ord. 96-5, passed 5-14-96)