Any person who creates or maintains any nuisance, or causes the same to exist, or any person who knowingly permits a nuisance to be created, maintained or to exist on premises owned by that person or under that person’s control of the owner or the occupant, lessee or holder of the property, shall be liable, jointly or severally, as may be determined. The liability for costs shall include any costs incurred as a result of the owner or agent of the owner refusing access to the City or an agent of the City for purposes of inspection of the alleged nuisance to determine the existence of a nuisance and whether it constitutes a violation. Any fines, fees or costs which require collection may be subject to all costs of collection, including attorney fees, or may be the subject of a lien on the property where the nuisance was situated.
(1985 Code, § 7.02.020) (Ord. 374, passed 3-3-2020)