§ 13.16.280. Violations deemed a public nuisance.  


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  • In addition to the penalties herein provided, any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is a threat to the public health, safety and welfare, and is declared and deemed to be a dangerous condition and a nuisance, and may be summarily abated and/or restored by any authorized enforcement official pursuant to the provisions of Section 13.16.290 et. seq. In addition to or in lieu of the abatement procedures authorized by the enforcement official, civil action to abate, enjoin or otherwise compel the cessation of such nuisance may be taken by the city attorney.

    If any violation of this chapter constitutes a seasonal and recurrent nuisance, the City Council shall so declare. Thereafter, such seasonal and recurrent nuisance shall be abated every year without the necessity of any further hearing.

(Ord. 12024 § 1 (part), 1997)