§ 94.55 EMERGENCY CLOSING PROCEDURES.
   (A)   In the event that it is determined that the property is an immediate threat to the public safety and welfare, the city may apply to the hearing officer or court for such interim relief as it deems necessary. Where there is an immediate threat to the public safety and welfare the notification provision set forth in § 94.52 of this subchapter are not mandatory; however, the city shall make a diligent effort to notify the person in charge prior to a court hearing.
   (B)   In the event that the court or hearing officer finds the property constitutes a chronic nuisance property, and finds that the property is an immediate threat to the public safety and welfare the court may order the remedies set forth in § 94.53 of this subchapter. In addition, in the event that it also finds the person in charge had knowledge of activities or conditions of the property constituting or violating this chapter and permitted the activities to occur, the court may assess a civil fine pursuant to § 94.53 of this subchapter.
(Ord. 22-3670, passed 5-4-2022)