(A) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish an equitable, practical and efficient procedure whereby the city can recover costs incurred in abatement actions prior to giving notice to the property owner of the abatement actions.
(B) Scope. These provisions shall apply to all dangerous buildings or structures which are in existence or which may hereafter become dangerous in this jurisdiction.
(C) Authority. Nothing in these sections shall impact the city’s authority to recover nuisance abatement costs as otherwise prescribed in this code.
(1995 Code, § 4.44.020) (Ord. 96-1777, passed - -1996)