§ 12.09.03. AUTHORITY.
   (A)   Whenever an enforcement official determines that an imminent life safety hazard exists that requires immediate correction or elimination, the enforcement official may exercise the following powers without prior notice to the responsible person:
      (1)   Order the immediate vacation of any occupants and prohibit occupancy until all repairs are completed. Violation of the enforcement official's order of immediate vacation and prohibition of occupancy shall constitute a misdemeanor;
      (2)   Post the premises as unsafe, substandard or dangerous;
      (3)   Board, fence or secure the building or site;
      (4)   Raze and grade that portion of the building or site to prevent further collapse and remove any hazard to the general public;
      (5)   Make any minimal emergency repairs as necessary to eliminate any imminent life safety hazard; and
      (6)   Take any other action as appropriate under the circumstances.
(Ord. 1809, passed 2-21-24)