(A) If the Building Administrator finds it necessary to take emergency action concerning an unsafe premises in order to protect life, safety or property, it may take that action without issuing an order or giving notice. However, this emergency action must be limited to removing any immediate danger.
(B) The Building Administrator may recover the costs incurred by him or her in taking emergency action, by filing a civil action in the Circuit Court or Superior Court of Clay County against the persons who held a fee interest or a life estate interest in the unsafe premises at the time the Building Administrator found it necessary to take emergency action. The Building Administrator is not liable for the costs of this civil action.
(Ord. 15-2005, passed 6-29-2005)