15.44.040   Abatement of nuisances.
   A.   All premises declared to be public nuisances shall be abated by rehabilitation, demolition, removal or repair, pursuant to the procedures set forth in this code.
   B.   With the exception of substandard buildings, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 17920.3, which are subject to the abatement actions provided for under Health and Safety Code Sections 17980 through 17990, whenever an enforcement officer shall determine that any conditions constituting a public nuisance as defined in Section 15.44.030 of this code exist upon any premises within the city, the enforcement officer may require or provide for the abatement thereof pursuant to this chapter and may make the cost of such abatement a lien on the real property or premises in question. Such cost may include relocation cost, associated with tenant(s) being vacated; administrative costs for overseeing the abatement; inspection fees; storage cost of items being removed from the premises; and other costs directly or indirectly associated with the cost of abatement of the conditions constituting a public nuisance. (Prior code § 7921)