§ 26-79. Liens.

(a)

The actual cost of a termination and abatement of a violation of this article when such termination and abatement is accomplished under the direction of the zoning director shall be levied and constitute a special assessment lien against the benefitted property as set forth in subsection (b).

(b)

The zoning director shall prepare for adoption by the board of county commissioners a resolution which shall provide for the levy of a special assessment against the benefitted property. The resolution shall state that if the special assessment is not paid within fifteen (15) calendar days after notice thereof has been published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation, then the resolution, or certified copy thereof, shall be recorded in the official records of the county and shall constitute a special assessment lien against the property. The resolution and notice shall at a minimum state the name and address of the last known owner as shown on the county tax record, a description of the property, the amount of the assessment, and the date of service to the property. A copy of such notice shall be mailed to the owner at his last known address. No assessment shall be levied against any property for graffiti removal on such property more than three (3) times in any calendar year.

(Ord. No. 98-05, § 3, 2-17-98)