§ 12-100. Activities imposing immediate threat; abating nuisance.

Any activity relating to construction and/or operation of a well located within the city or under the jurisdiction of the city which, in the sole opinion of the city or its authorized representative, presents an immediate threat and menace to the health, morals, safety or general welfare of the public is declared to be a nuisance. The city or its authorized representative shall have the right to go on property upon which such activity is situated and abate the nuisance in a temporary manner. Such activity shall thereafter be discontinued by the owner after the giving of required notice and in such manner that may be prescribed by the city. The owner thereof shall be liable to the city for the cost of doing such temporary work under this article and pay such cost upon demand.

(Ord. No. 742, § 1, 3-2-1992; Code 1983, § 12-100)