A. Notice: Prior to initiating prosecution for violation of this chapter, city staff shall attempt to provide notice to the owner of the real property upon which the nuisance is located by mailing written notice to the owner. Additional notice shall be attempted to the occupant/tenant or agent if one is known. Said notice shall describe the location of the property as accurately as possible and shall specify the nature of the nuisance and the time by which the nuisance must be abated, which shall be at least twenty one (21) days. Said notice shall be mailed to the owner, agent or person in charge of such property, if such owner, agent or person in charge can be found. If an owner, agent or person in charge cannot be found, then notice shall be provided by posting a notice upon a conspicuous place on the premises and mailing a copy of said notice by certified mail to the owner or agent of the same at such.
Notice for the removal of recreational equipment shall be done in the same manner as provided in chapter 18, title 49, Idaho Code, and may be removed by the city if not removed within the time period designated in the notice.
B. Immediate Hazard: In the event that any nuisance poses an immediate hazard to the public the City may take immediate action to correct or eliminate said nuisance.
C. State Law Provisions: The provisions of this chapter shall not compromise or otherwise adversely affect the applicability of provisions of State law regarding the designation of nuisances and their abatement or the removal of abandoned vehicles. (Ord. 520, 8-12-2008)