7.10.030 Debris, garbage, and junk deemed nuisance.
(1) It is hereby determined and declared that the keeping of any debris, garbage or junk out of doors on any street, public sidewalk, lot, or premises within the City, or in any building that is not wholly or entirely enclosed except doors for use of ingress and egress, is a nuisance and is unlawful.
(2) When it is determined that a nuisance caused by the presence of debris, garbage or junk exists and there is no imminent danger to human life, safety or to property, the City Manager or his/her designee shall issue a citation to the owner or person in charge of property.
(a) Upon the first offense, a 30-day notice shall be issued, with the citation, to allow the owner or person in charge of the property to abate the nuisance. If the owner or person in charge of the property completes abatement of the nuisance within the 30 days, the courts shall dismiss the citation.
(b) If special circumstances exist, a one-time, up to 30-day extension may be granted to abate the nuisance.
(c) Any additional offenses by an owner or person in charge of a property shall remove the possibility of citation dismissal and abatement extension.
(d) When an owner or person in charge of property does not abate the nuisance, as defined in subsection (2)(a), (b) or (c) of this section, the City Manager or his/her designee should proceed with abatement as set forth in MMC 7.10.140 through 7.10.160. (Ord. 152, passed 6-11-2019)