(a) All building materials, lumber, boxes, machinery, containers, raw material, junk and any other substance which may provide harborage for insects or rodents shall be kept, stored or handled in a manner acceptable to the Commissioner of Environmental Health.
(b) When any area, building, lot, premises or other place is infected by insects or rodents, the Commissioner shall issue a written order requiring the owner, agent, or lessee or person in control of such building or premises to take such measures as the Commissioner deems necessary to eradicate and prevent such infestation.
(Ord. No. 511-76. Passed 6-14-76, eff. 6-18-76)
If the owner, agent, lessee or person in control of such building or premises fails, neglects or refuses to comply with the order of the Commissioner of Environmental Health to abate such nuisance, the Commissioner may cause the abatement of such nuisance. In addition to any penalty provided by law, the costs incurred by the City in the abatement of such nuisance shall be recoverable in appropriate legal action instituted by the Director of Law.
(Ord. No. 511-76. Passed 6-14-76, eff. 6-18-76)
The Commissioner of Environmental Health, with the approval of the Director of Public Health and Welfare, is hereby authorized to adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the proper interpretation and enforcement of this chapter. Such rules and regulations, upon adoption, shall be published in the City Record for two (2) consecutive weeks and shall be in effect on and after fifteen (15) days from the second publication therein. Such rules and regulations shall have the force and effect of this chapter and continue in effect until revoked by the Commissioner, the Director or by ordinance of Council.
(Ord. No. 511-76. Passed 6-14-76, eff. 6-18-76)