§ 8.04.190. Abatement by owner.

(A)

Within ten days after the posting and mailing of the notice provided in section 8.04.180, the owner or person in charge of the property shall remove the nuisance or show that no nuisance exists.

(B)

The owner or person in charge protesting that no nuisance exists shall file with the department issuing the notice, a written statement which shall specify the basis for so protesting.

(C)

The statement shall be referred to the City Recorder along with supporting documentation. This item shall be part of the Council's regular agenda at the next succeeding meeting in which documents have been received in time to place on the agenda. At the time for consideration of the abatement, the owner or other person may appear and be heard by the Council and the Council shall thereupon determine whether or not a nuisance in fact exists and such determination shall be entered in the official minutes of the Council. Council determination shall be required only in those cases where a written statement has been filed as provided.

(D)

If the Council determines that a nuisance does in fact exist, the owner or other person shall within ten days after such Council determination to abate such nuisance.

(Code 1981, § 8.04.190; Ord. No. 370, 10-1-1991)