a. Prior to the abatement or removal of any vehicle or parts thereof pursuant to this section, the City shall mail a ten (10) day notice of intention to abate and remove the vehicle, or parts thereof, as a public nuisance by registered or certified mail to the owner of the land on which the vehicle or parts thereof is located and to the owner of the vehicle, unless the vehicle is in such condition that identification numbers are not available to determine ownership.

b. The notice shall contain a statement of hearing rights of the owner of the property on which the vehicle, or parts thereof, is located and of the owner of the vehicle. The statement shall include notice to the property owner that they may appear in person at a hearing or may submit a sworn statement denying responsibility for the presence of the vehicle on the land, with their reasons for such denial, in lieu of appearing. (Ord. #2012-159; Ord. #228-2019, S4)