(a) Whenever a public nuisance exists as defined in Section 1317.01 and the nature thereof constitutes an emergency as defined in subparagraph (b) of this Section, the City Administrator or designee may take immediate action to abate the nuisance and such abatement may take place without prior notice to the titled owner of the premises on which the public nuisance exists. Notice of the action taken to abate the nuisance shall immediately be sent to the titled owner by certified mail with a return receipt requested and posted on the premises.
(b) As used in this section, “emergency” means an unforeseen combination of circumstances that calls for immediate action in order to preserve the public health, safety, welfare, or property against an imminent risk of physical harm.
(c) In any proceeding pursuant to this section, the determination that a public nuisance exists and constitutes an emergency as defined in subparagraph (b) of this Section shall be made solely by the City Administrator or the Fire Chief. As otherwise permitted in the City’s Charter and Ordinances, the City Administrator or designee shall have the express authority to engage any engineers or consultants to evaluate the need for emergency abatement.
(Ord. 7935. Passed 8-8-17.)