Section 12.12.110 Enforcement.
Authorized city officials are directed to enforce all of the provisions of this
chapter as provided
herein and in accordance with the provisions of the Revised Codes of Montana. Any person, firm or
corporation violating the provisions of this chapter shall be, in addition to the penalties provided
by
the aforementioned Montana Law, in accordance with Section 1.28.010 of the Hamilton Municipal
Codes.
Notwithstanding any other provision in this section, any landscaping, structure,
fence or other
obstruction which the city deems as an immediate and serious danger to the public, is declared a
public nuisance and may be immediately trimmed or otherwise removed by the city if the property
owner or occupant fails to do so; provided that the city shall attempt by all reasonable means to give
the owner or occupant at least twenty-four (24) hours notice.
In the event that there is failure to comply with the notice when the time limit
prescribed therein
has expired, the city may trim or cause to be trimmed, or otherwise remove the obstruction
described in the notice. Such action shall not preclude any prosecution for violation of the terms of
this section. (Ord. 143 (part), 1999)
