A public hearing must be held prior to the abatement of the nuisance by the city when such a hearing is requested by the owner or occupant of the property upon which such nuisance exists or by the person causing or maintaining the nuisance. The hearing shall be held before the judge of the municipal court. The judge of the municipal court shall determine at the hearing whether or not a nuisance exists. If a nuisance is found to exist, the judge shall order the abatement of the nuisance. Any ruling or order by the judge of the municipal court at this hearing shall become final unless appealed within ten (10) days to the municipal court. (1988 Code § 4-3-4; amd. 2016 Code)