§ 2-134. Violations.

(1)

It shall constitute a violation of this division for any owner, agent or person having charge of or occupying any lot or premises covered by the provisions of this division to refuse or neglect or fail, for a period of 15 days after receiving notice from the city of any violation hereof, to cure such violation without further notice.

(2)

In the case of such violation, as above stated, the city may then cause the work of removal, replacement and/or cutting to be done and the cost of such work shall forthwith be paid by such owner, agent or other person.

(3)

Upon failure of the owner, agent or other person to promptly pay the cost of such work, the city clerk shall cause an affidavit to be placed upon the public records of the county describing the work done and the amount of cost incurred by the city. Such affidavit shall constitute a claim of lien against the property, foreclosable in the manner of mechanic's liens, together with the costs of the action and all reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the city.

(4)

Any notices required by this division may be mailed to the owner of record as shown on the tax roll of the county or may be posted upon the premises by affixing in any conspicuous place on any structure located on such premises or may be given by leaving a copy of such notice with any person of legal age occupying or having charge of the premises.

(5)

Violations of this division may also be referred to the special magistrate for disposition. In such event, the person alleged to be in violation of this division and the city shall be governed by the provisions governing the special magistrate regarding notice and procedures for enforcement.

(Code 1966, § 2-243; Ord. No. 4494, § 8, 2-8-00; Ord. No. 5230, § 5, 3-28-13)