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15.08.030 Declaration of Nuisance.

City Code Section
  1. A.  Debris or wreckage resulting from an emergency is declared to be a nuisance.
  2. B.  The nuisance will be abated as provided by City Code, however, in situations where the public health or safety may be in danger, the City may summarily abate the nuisance and assess the property for the actual cost. Assessment procedures will be followed.
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