(A) Whenever the Director of Police Services finds that any premises or property within the city is maintained contrary to the provisions of this chapter, an abatement notice may be issued to all responsible person(s) to abate the public nuisance.
(B) The abatement notice shall describe the action required to abate the public nuisance which may include corrections, repairs, demolition, removal, obtaining the necessary permits, vacating tenants or other appropriate action and shall establish time frames by which each action must occur.
(C) The abatement notice shall explain the consequences should the responsible person(s) fail to comply with the terms of the notice.
(D) The abatement notice shall identify all applicable hearing rights.
(E) Such notice shall be served upon all responsible person(s) either by personal service or by first class mail, return receipt requested. The official issuing a notice of abatement to an owner of real property may rely on that person's mailing address according to the last equalized assessment roll of the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office in determining a service address for the abatement notice. Failure of any owner to receive a notice of abatement by mail shall not invalidate any action or proceeding pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 1128, passed 5-16-23)