(a) Performance Standards; Review. Whenever it is alleged that a use of land or structure creates or is likely to create or otherwise produce dangerous or objectionable elements, the Board of Zoning Appeals shall make a preliminary investigation of the matter and shall forward its report, together with all preliminary findings and evidence, to Council. In the event that the Board concurs in the allegation that there exist or are likely to be created such dangerous or objectionable elements, it shall request Council to authorize the employment of a competent specialist or testing laboratory for the purpose of determining the nature and extent of such dangerous or objectionable elements and of practical means of remedying such condition.
(b) Enforcement. Upon receipt of the findings and recommendations of such specialist or laboratory, the Board may approve, partially approve or disapprove the measures recommended therein and instruct the Zoning Inspector to proceed with the enforcement of such measures in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1240.
(c) Cost of Investigation, Etc. The City shall bear the costs of the various tests, consultant fees or other investigations which are required herein, provided the owner of the property under investigation reimburses the City for all such expenses in the event that operation or use of such property is found to be in violation of the provisions of this chapter by the Board or, if contested, by a court of competent jurisdiction. Such reimbursement shall be made within thirty days from the date of the final Board ruling or court judgment.
(Ord. 1420. Passed 2-28-66.)