§ 25-36. Enforcement—General.

(a)

The provisions of article II of this chapter shall only apply to conditions that are visible to a person standing upon a public street or sidewalk except where the city determines that the conditions are or are likely to become a threat to the public health or safety or where the conditions are so severe they are or are likely to become a nuisance to a neighborhood.

(b)

A violation of any of the provisions of article II of this chapter shall be considered to be a public nuisance. The city may elect to proceed either civilly or criminally against any person who is found to be responsible for causing, permitting, facilitating, or aiding or abetting any violation of any provision of article II.

(c)

Any Code compliance inspector or police officer that observes a violation of any of the provisions of article II of this chapter is empowered to issue a citation to the alleged violator. Prior to issuing a citation, the Code compliance inspector or police officer may, in his/her discretion, issue a written notice of violation. If the violation is not remedied within the time frame specified in the notice of violation, a citation may be issued.

(Ord. No. 2186, § 8, 2-27-01)