Upon finding that a public nuisance exists, the enforcement officer shall take such action as is reasonably necessary to cause the nuisance to be abated. If the person responsible for the nuisance fails to abate the same within the time determined and as directed by the enforcement officer pursuant to the preceding sections, the enforcement officer shall either personally deliver or mail to the owner and occupant or resident of the premises, by certified mail, return receipt requested, a written notice of the nuisance, directing that the nuisance be abated within such time as the notice shall specify, as determined by the enforcement officer, according to the nature and extent of the nuisance, not to exceed ten (10) days after the notice is given. The notice shall be substantially in the following form:

NOTICE TO ABATE UNSAFE OR UNLAWFUL CONDITION

(Name and address of person notified.)

As the owner, agent, lessee or other person occupying or having charge or control of the building, lot or premises at __________________, ___________________________ you are hereby notified that the undersigned, pursuant to Ordinance No. 1720 of the City of Kettle Falls has determined that there exists upon or adjoining said premises the following condition contrary to the provisions of subsection ______________ of said ordinance.

You are hereby notified to abate the condition to the satisfaction of the undersigned within ten (10) days of the date of this notice. If you do not abate such condition within ten (10) days the city will abate the condition at your expense. You have the right to a ten (10) day extension.

Abatement is to be accomplished in the following manner:

Dated: ___________________________

By: ___________________________
(Name of Enforcement Officer)

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO APPEAL THE FINDING THAT A NUISANCE EXISTS AND/OR THE METHOD OF ABATEMENT ORDERED BY MAILING OR DELIVERING TO THE CITY CLERK WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS OF THE DATE ON THE APPEAL FORM ATTACHED HERETO.