(A) Whenever there is a reasonable basis to believe that a public nuisance as defined in §160.03 exists, the Chief Code Enforcement Officer, or his or her designee, shall inspect or cause the inspection of premises upon which the public nuisance is believed to exist. The Fire Chief, Police Chief, Chief Building Official, or their designee upon the request of the Chief Code Enforcement Officer may inspect or cause the inspection of premises on which a public nuisance is believed to exist. All determinations and recommendations with respect to the existence of a public nuisance shall be documented photographically and in writing and such documentation shall be filed with the Chief Code Enforcement Officer.
(B) Whenever the Chief Code Enforcement Officer, or his or her designee determines the existence of a public nuisance as defined in §160.03 he or she shall have the option to:
(1) Serve a written notice/order on the owner and/or other responsible person, pursuant to §160.14(B) or if applicable, §160.14(C), stating the determinations with respect to the existence of a public nuisance and stating that unless the owner and/or other responsible person abates the public nuisance, the city may, (a) in accordance with §160.18, abate the public nuisance at the expense of the owner and/or other responsible person; or (b) seek abatement in the manner provided for in R.C. Chapter 3767.
(C) The city may at its option, elect not to utilize the procedure provided in this chapter, and proceed instead with filing of an action in a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with R.C. Chapter 3767.
(Ord. 3674, passed 8-11-20)