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When in the opinion of the governing body any structure is in such condition as to constitute an immediate hazard requiring immediate action to protect the public, the governing body may direct the enforcing officer to erect barricades or cause the property to be vacated, taken down, repaired, shored or otherwise made safe without delay. Such action may be taken without prior notice to or hearing of the owners, agents, lienholders and occupants. The costs of any action under this section shall be assessed against the property as provided in § 4-611.
(Ord. 617, passed 9-20-2004)
Any person affected by an order issued by the governing body under this article may, within 30 days following service of the order, petition the district court of the county in which the structure is located for an injunction restraining the enforcing officer from carrying out the provisions of the order pending final disposition of the case.
(Ord. 617, passed 9-20-2004)
Nothing in this article shall be construed to abrogate or impair the powers of the court or of any department of the city to enforce any provisions of its ordinances or regulations, nor to prevent or punish violations thereof; and the powers conferred by this article shall be in addition to and supplemental to the powers conferred by the Constitution, any other law or ordinance. Nothing in this article shall be construed to impair or limit in any way the power of the city to define and declare nuisances and to cause their removal or abatement by summary proceedings or otherwise or to exercise these powers granted specifically by K.S.A. 12-1750 through 12-1756f.
(Ord. 617, passed 9-20-2004)