The Police Department is hereby empowered to inspect
private property on which appliances, machinery, equipment, and/or various
construction materials are stored to determine if there is compliance with
the provisions of this article. If noncompliance with the provisions of this
article constitutes a nuisance, or if any condition, structure, or improvement
poses a danger to the health, safety, or welfare of the public, he shall issue
a written notice to be served by registered or certified mail upon the owner
of said premises, or, if the owner's whereabouts or identity be unknown, by
posting the notice conspicuously upon the offending premises.