§ 5.12.370. Junk—Abatement by the city—Costs.

A.

It is unlawful for any person to place, abandon, keep, leave, store, suffer, or permit the placement, abandonment, leaving, keeping, storage or nonfunctioning motor vehicles, appliances, machinery, or equipment, or parts thereof, out-of-doors upon any public or private land within the city.

B.

Whenever it shall appear that subsection A of this section has been violated, the city shall, in writing, notify the owner or tenant in possession of the property on which the violation exists to abate such violation by removing the materials to a conforming location, or into an enclosed garage, barn, or other building within ten (10) days of the notice. On failure thereof, the city may abate the nuisance as provided in Section 11.08.040, et seq. and assess the cost.

C.

The expenses of the removal of such junk shall be enforceable and collectible from the owner and/or occupier of the premises, in the same manner as delinquent taxes and street improvements are enforced and collected.

(Ord. 02-55 § 1, 2002: Ord. 98-17 § 3 (part), 1998)