In the event of a violation of or non-compliance with this chapter, the city may, in its discretion, give five (5) days’ notice to the registered owner of the real estate and the business owner of its intention to bring the real estate which is the subject of the violation into compliance by removing the signs, refuse and other personal property. The registered owner of the real estate and/or the business owner may within the aforesaid five (5) day period request a hearing before the Mayor and Council or a person designated by the Mayor. The cost to the city to bring the property into compliance shall be assessed against the registered owner of the real estate and/or the business owner, shall be in addition to any criminal fine or civil penalty assessed hereunder, and may be secured by a lien to be recorded in the office of the Jefferson County Court Clerk.
(Ord. 2-1995, passed 2-20-95)