§ 14.05.040. Hazards.

A.

Notice. Whenever the building official determines that any existing excavation, embankment or fill on private property has become a hazard to life and limb, or endangers property, or adversely affects the safety, use or stability of a public way or drainage channel, the owner of the property upon which the excavation or fill is located or other person or agent in control of said property, upon receipt of notice in writing from the building official describing the hazard, shall, within 48 hours, repair or eliminate such excavation or embankment or fill so as to eliminate the hazard and be in conformance with the requirements of this chapter. All such work shall be completed within 90 days from the date of notice, unless otherwise stipulated by the building official.

B.

Failure to Comply. If the owner of the property fails to comply with the notice to eliminate the hazard the city council may order the building official to proceed with the work specified in the notice. A statement of the cost of work shall be transmitted to the city council, who shall cause said amount to be paid and levied as a special assessment against the property.

C.

Costs. Costs incurred under subsection B of this section shall be paid out of the city treasury. Such costs shall be charged to the property involved as a special assessment, and shall be collected in the manner provided for special assessments. To the extent permitted by law, the city may attach a lien to recover such costs.

(Ord. 7127 § 5 (part), 2007: Ord. 6483 § 2 (part), 1992)