Whenever the existence of any nuisance, as defined in this chapter, on any lots, lots or parcels of real estate situated within the city shall come to the knowledge of the City Administrator or the city, it shall be his or her duty to forthwith cause a written notice identifying the property to be issued to the person owning the same. The notice shall be addressed to the person at his or her post office address or by publication as many as two times within ten consecutive days, if personal service may not be had or if the owner’s address is not known, requiring the abatement of the nuisance by grubbing and removing the weeds, brush, rubbish or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter of whatever nature, as the case may be, or by filling in, draining, leveling or otherwise regulating the lot, lots or parcels of real estate so as to prevent stagnant water standing therein, within ten days from the service of the notice. The notice shall further state that, in default of the performance of the above condition, the city may at once cause the same to be done and pay therefor and charge the cost and expense incurred in doing or having the work done, or improvements made to the owner of the property, and fix a lien thereof as provided in this chapter.
(Ord. passed 7-17-2001)