§ 1.24.160. Abatement by owner.

The owner or responsible party may, at his or her own expense, (a) abate the nuisance in the time and manner presented in the preliminary notice, notice of violation and order to abate or written determination of the hearing officer, whichever is applicable, or (b) prior to the scheduled hearing, abate a declared nuisance in accordance with the provisions of the notice of violation and order to abate issued in accordance with Section 1.24.140, provided that all necessary permits are first obtained. If an enforcement officer determines that the nuisance has been properly abated, then proceedings pursuant to this chapter may be terminated, provided, however, that the city may in its discretion, proceed with recovery of such abatement costs, including incidental expenses, incurred by the city for administration, code enforcement or abatement by the city, as it may have incurred prior to abatement by the owner. Nothing in this chapter shall relieve any owner or other responsible party of the obligation of obtaining any required permit to do any work incidental to such abatement.

(Ord. No. 852, § 2.A.(Exh. 1), 12-11-2012)