8.16.200   Abatement by the city.
If a declared nuisance is not completely abated within the time prescribed in the order of the community development director or designee finding and ordering the abatement of a public nuisance, the community development department is authorized and directed to abate the nuisance by city forces or private contract in accordance with law. Furthermore, the community development director or designee is expressly authorized to enter upon the premises for the purpose of removing and abating the nuisance. A search warrant or inspection warrant shall be obtained prior to any entry if the nuisance is not located in an open area or if the nuisance is not seizable without an intrusion into privacy. (Ord. 114 § 20, 1993)