(a) Whenever a public nuisance exits, as defined in this chapter, and the nature thereof constitutes an emergency as defined in division (b) below, the city 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.
(b) As used in this section,
EMERGENCY
means an unforeseen combination of circumstances which calls for immediate action in order to preserve the public health, safety, welfare or property.
(c) In any proceeding pursuant to this section, the determination that a public nuisance exists and that the nature thereof constitutes an emergency, as defined in division (b) above, shall be made solely by the Building Inspector, with the exception that the Fire Chief or his or her authorized representative shall order that such dangerous conditions or materials be removed or remedied in accordance with the provisions of the state’s Fire Code regarding orders to eliminate dangerous or hazardous conditions. In all other circumstances, the concurrence of the Fire Chief or the County Health Official shall not be required.