§ 11.16.020 NOTICE TO ABATE; REMOVAL BY MUNICIPALITY.
   (A)   The abatement official is authorized and empowered to notify the owner or occupier of any property to properly dispose of litter located on the property which is or may become offensive, noxious or dangerous to the public health, safety or welfare. The notice shall be by certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the owner or occupier at his last known address.
   (B)   Upon the failure, neglect or refusal of any owner or occupier so notified to properly dispose of litter within ten days after receipt of the written notice, or within ten days after the date of the notice in the event the same is returned to the municipality because of inability to make delivery, the abatement official is authorized and empowered to pay for the disposing of such litter or to order its disposal by the municipality.
   (C)   When the municipality has effected the removal of such litter or has paid for its removal, the actual cost shall be charged to the owner or occupier of the property.