§ 10-34. Notice of intent to abate nuisance; contents; hearing officer; service.

(a)

After there has been a second conviction under this article, notwithstanding any appeals, the city shall issue a notice that the nuisance is to be abated.

(b)

Such notice shall be directed to the owner, agent or lessee in whose name the property appears on the last local tax assessment records.

(c)

The notice shall specify the time and place of a hearing concerning the condition of the property at which time and place the person(s) to whom the notice is directed shall show cause why the building(s) or structure(s) should not be ordered to be demolished or the nuisance otherwise abated.

(d)

The city commission shall appoint a hearing officer to serve at its pleasure. The city shall provide a copy of the notice with the hearing officer.

(e)

All notices shall be in writing and shall be served upon the person to whom they are directed personally or in lieu of personal service, may be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to such owner or party in interest at the address shown on the tax records, at least ten days before the date of hearing described in the notice. If personal service or service by certified mail is not achieved, service may be made by posting a copy of the notice upon a conspicuous part of the property and mailing a notice by first-class mail, postage prepaid.

(Ord. No. 171, § 5, 9-7-99)