(A) Expiration of time limit. If a nuisance is not timely abated after notice is given in accordance with this chapter, the city may immediately proceed to abate or remove the nuisance after the time limit slated in the notice has expired, irrespective of whether a charge is filed alleging violation of this chapter.
(B) Methods of abatement.
(1) If abatement is authorized under this chapter, the city may abate or remove the nuisance in any and all of the following manners, except as may be otherwise ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction:
(a) Proceeding to abate or remove the nuisance using city employees or independent contractors in any reasonable manner. In the case of a structure, abatement may, as appropriate, be by
demolition or repair of a structure or by causing its demolition or repair;
(b) Any other manner allowed by law or in equity or reasonable under the circumstances: or
(c) Any manner authorized by a court of competent jurisdiction.
(2) The proposed method of abatement shall not limit the method of abatement that may be used, unless otherwise ordered by the court, or diminish the discretion of the court to order that the person charged to abate a nuisance or to enter any other appropriate order.
(1975 Code, § 25.06) (Ord. 22-03, passed 2-2-2022)