§ 12.3.010. Prohibited—applicability.

A.

Except as provided in this Title, it is unlawful for any person, persons, corporations, or other entities to erect, place, locate, or cause to be erected, placed, or located, any building, fence or obstruction of any kind , in whole or in part, upon any street, right-of-way (developed or undeveloped), avenue, alley, or other public grounds within the City.

B.

In the interest of the public health, welfare and safety, the City may remove any such obstruction violating this chapter and assess the costs of removal to the property owner; or where circumstances permit, and the public interest is not greatly jeopardized, notice may be given to the violator for removal of the obstruction, subject to the following conditions:

1.

Such notice shall provide the time allowed for removal, include the Public Works Director's address and telephone number for information or hearing thereon, briefly describe the nature of the violation and the possible sanctions; and

2.

If removal is not completed in compliance with the notice, the City's costs of removal shall be assessed against the property.

(Ord. 3170, 2018)