Whenever the Enforcement Officer determines that a public nuisance (as specified in this article) exists, he or she shall use any legal remedies available under California law to address and abate the public nuisance.
The County may, in its discretion, abate a violation of this article by the prosecution of a civil action, including an action for injunctive relief. The remedy of injunctive relief may take the form of a court order, enforceable through civil contempt proceedings, prohibiting the maintenance of a violation of this article, or requiring compliance with other terms.
The County may also abate a violation of this article through the abatement process established by Government Code Section 25845.
If a public nuisance is found to be present on the property in violation of this article, the Enforcement Officer shall pursue payment for Abatement and Administrative Costs from the owner and the owner of the property shall be responsible for paying all of the County's Abatement Costs and Administrative Costs.
(§ 2, Ord. 1531, eff. December 15, 2020)