(a) If the owner fails to abate the hazard, in addition to the remedy of prosecution and enforcement as provided in TMC 1.10.070, the City Forester or other duly designated officer of the City may abate the hazard.

(b) Abatement under the direction of the City Forester shall not be a defense or excuse to the owner of property. (Ord. 19699 § 13, 2-7-12.)