Sec. 518.209. - Abatement of public nuisances.

If abatement of the public nuisance is not completed or commenced in a meaningful manner (such as hiring a contractor, or commencing significant and actual abatement activities) by the person within 15 days from the date of notice or issuance of a paying citation pursuant to Section 609.104 , Ordinance Code, or if a hearing has not been requested pursuant to Section 518.208 or 609.104 , Ordinance Code, or within the time period established by the Board of Special Magistrate, as provided in Section 670.106 , Ordinance Code, if the Board or Special Master orders removal or abatement thereof, the Chief shall either refer the case to the Municipal Code Enforcement Board as a violation of this Chapter, or cause the condition to be terminated by the City; provided, that, when a public nuisance is of a magnitude or degree that the City's equipment and personnel cannot safely or completely terminate it, the Chief may contract with a private contractor to terminate it on behalf of the City. (Ord. 96-458-297, § 1; Ord. 98-496-E, § 2; Ord. 2002-1106-E, § 6; Ord. 2006-1363-E, § 11; Ord. 2007-286-E, § 3; Ord. 2019-643-E , § 1) Editor's note— Ordinance 2007-839-E, § 18, authorized updated department/division names pursuant to reorganization. Note— Former § 518.208 . See editor's note following § 518.206 .