§ 37-5. Notice to abate; failure to comply.

(a)

Except as provided in section 37-6, whenever a health nuisance shall be found in any building, or upon any ground or other premises within the jurisdiction of the city, a twenty-four (24) hours' notice shall be given in writing, or other reasonable amounts of time not to exceed five (5) days, signed by the manager of public health and environment, to the owner or occupant or persons in possession or in charge or in control of any vehicle, or of such building or other premises to remove and abate such health nuisance.

(b)

Before the filing of any charge relative to any health nuisance in the county court, it shall first be the duty of the manager to investigate the condition of such ground, lot, lots or premises.

(c)

Failure to comply with the order of the manager shall constitute a violation of this article.

(d)

If any person shall neglect or refuse to abate the health nuisance in accordance with such notice as provided in subsection (a), the manager may summarily abate the health nuisance and assess costs of such abatement against the property or the owner thereof, to be collected by suit or otherwise, in addition to the penalties for violation hereof.

(Ord. No. 41-97, § 3, 1-13-97; Ord. No. 427-18, § 23, 6-11-18)