10-4-5-7: PUBLIC NUISANCES:

   A.   Declaration Of Nuisance: In addition to any other remedies and penalties provided for by this chapter, the City may declare a nuisance where conditions caused or permitted to exist in violation of this chapter are considered a threat to the environment, public health, safety and/or general welfare.

   B.   Abatement: Any condition deemed a nuisance may be summarily abated by the City or the City may take civil action to abate, enjoin or otherwise compel the cessation of the nuisance.

   C.   Cost Of Abatement: The cost of abatement shall be borne by the owner of the property. The City shall also seek payment from the owner for all costs associated with the abatement, including, but not limited to, investigation costs, administrative costs, costs of suit and reasonable attorney fees for all administrative or civil proceedings for the nuisance violation.

   D.   Additional Remedies: The City retains the right, in addition to any other penalties and remedies provided herein, civil or criminal, to levy a special assessment against property deemed a nuisance, as provided for in Idaho Code section 50-334. (Ord. 21-17, 5-23-2017)