A public hearing shall be held on the question of abatement and removal of the vehicle, or part thereof, as an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicle and the assessment of the administrative costs and the cost of removal of the vehicle, or part thereof, against the property on which it is located. Notice of such hearing shall be mailed at least ten (10) days before the hearing by certified mail, with a five (5) day return requested, to the owner of the land as shown on the last equalized County assessment roll and to the last registered and legal owner of record unless the vehicle is in such condition that identification numbers are not available to determine ownership. If any of such notices are returned undelivered by the United States Post Office, the hearing shall be continued to a date not less than ten (10) days from the date of such return.
Notice of such hearing shall also be given to the Highway Patrol of the State identifying the vehicle, or part thereof, proposed for removal. Such notice shall be mailed at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing. (§§ 7 and 8, Ord. 585)