(a) In addition to the penalties provided in this article, any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this article shall be considered a threat to the public health, safety, welfare and the environment, may be declared and deemed a nuisance by the City and may be summarily abated and/or restored by the City. The City may initiate any administrative and civil actions as necessary to abate, enjoin or otherwise compel the cessation of such nuisance.
(b) The cost of such abatement and restoration shall be borne by the owner of the property and the cost thereof shall be a lien upon and against the property. Such lien shall continue in existence until the same shall be paid.
(c) In any administrative or civil proceeding under this article in which the City or its agent prevails, the City or its agent shall be entitled to recover all costs of investigation, administrative overhead, out-of-pocket expenses, costs of hearings, costs of suit and reasonable attorneys' fees.
(Ord. 2210. Passed 2-5-15.)