Whenever the Building Inspector finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health and/or welfare, he or she may, without notice or hearing, issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action be taken as he or she deems necessary to meet the emergency. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, such order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom such order is directed shall comply therewith immediately, but upon petition to the Building Inspector shall be afforded a hearing in the manner prescribed under “complaint” of this article as soon as possible. After such hearing, depending upon the findings as to whether the provisions of this article and of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto have been complied with, the Building Inspector shall continue such order in effect, modify it or revoke it.
(2005 Code, § 9-804)