§ 15.80.080. Hearing on removal—Conditions—Not required when.

A.

Within 10 days from the mailing date of the notice of intention to abate and remove, the owner of the vehicle or the owner of the land receiving such notice may request a public hearing to be held by the road commissioner or his designate on the question of abatement and removal of the vehicle or parts thereof as an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicle. If the owner of the land submits a sworn written statement denying responsibility for the presence of the vehicle on his land without such 10-day period, said statement shall be construed as a request for a hearing which does not require his presence.

B.

Notice of the hearing shall be mailed, by registered or certified mail, at least 10 days before the hearing to the owner of the land and to the owner of the vehicle, unless the vehicle is in such condition that identification numbers are not available to determine ownership. If such a request for hearing is not received within said 10 days after mailing of the notice of intention to abate and remove, the appropriate public body, agency or officer shall have the authority to remove the vehicle or parts thereof as a public nuisance without holding a public hearing.

(Ord. 11499 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 6544 Ch. 10 Art. 4 § 10402, 1954.)