(A) If the owner or occupant so served does not abate the nuisance within five days for all violations contained in the notice, the city may proceed to abate the nuisance without further notice to the owner and/or occupant. The city shall keep an accounting of the expenses of the abatement, and such expense, including an administrative fee, shall be charged to and paid by said owner and/or occupant. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Clerk, or other responsible officer designated by the Council, to pay for the cutting, mowing and/or removal of any nuisance or to order the removal on behalf of the city.
(B) The five-day period provided for in this subchapter shall be deemed to commence as follows:
(1) Where notice is personally served;
(2) Where notice is by registered mail; or
(3) Where notice is by publication and posting upon the property, with the second date of publication beginning this time period.
(Ord. 647-12, passed 3-4-2013)