In an action against a person in charge to abate a chronic nuisance property, or to recover penalties and reimbursements authorized by this chapter, the City shall have the burden of proof to show, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the property is a chronic nuisance property pursuant to this chapter. Copies of police incident reports, code enforcement reports and reports of other City departments documenting nuisance activities shall be admissible in such actions. Additionally, evidence of a property’s general reputation and the reputation of the person in charge, and parties residing in or frequenting the property, shall be admissible in such actions. [Ord. 4532 § 2, 2021; Ord. 4289 § 1, 2016; Code 1970 § 9.63.110. Formerly 9.95.110.]