§ 1.24.170. Abatement by the city—Debt of owner.  


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  • A.

    In all cases where the city has determined to proceed with abatement, upon the date set forth for abatement of the nuisance in the notice and order or determination of the hearing officer, whichever is applicable, the city shall acquire jurisdiction to abate said condition at the expense of the owner and/or responsible party as herein provided. The city is authorized to cause the nuisance to be abated by city forces or by private contract. To that end, the persons authorized to abate the nuisance may enter upon private property in a manner consistent with the United States and California Constitutions.

    B.

    Upon the abatement of such condition or any portion thereof by the city, all the expenses thereof shall constitute a civil debt owing to the city jointly and severally by the owner and/or responsible parties. The debt shall be collectible in the same manner as any other civil debt owing to the city and may be made a special assessment or lien upon the property pursuant to the provisions set forth in Chapter 1.27.

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