§ 9-279. Emergency code enforcement action.

(a)

Upon determining that a dangerous condition exists which poses an imminent threat to the life, health, or safety of the public, the code enforcement division manager or the building official, or a designee of either, may, each in consultation with the other, authorize such repairs, removals, closures, and/or demolitions as deemed reasonably necessary to remove the hazard(s).

(b)

Notice to the property owner, and mortgage and lien holders as applicable, shall be provided as soon as reasonably practicable, but such notice shall not be required prior to commencing the work necessary to remove the hazard(s), including demolition.

(c)

The property owner may appeal the determination (i) by the code enforcement division manager pursuant to section 11-33 of this Code, or (ii) by the building official pursuant to section 9-11 of this Code, as applicable.

(Ord. No. 2015-06 , § 1, 2(C), 6-16-15)