Where civil enforcement by the city is authorized by ordinance or statute, Inspectors are hereby authorized to seek and obtain an administrative enforcement order from the Magistrate authorizing entry upon private property for the purpose of abating any public nuisance or other violation of an ordinance or statute which adversely affects the public health, safety or welfare. The Inspector shall present to the Magistrate a sworn affidavit setting forth substantial facts establishing that a violation of the city ordinance or state statute exists and that requisite notice has been given under the ordinance or statute. The Magistrate shall issue an enforcement order if he/she determines the following.
(A) That facts exist to show that a violation of a statute or ordinance has occurred.
(B) That the abatement of the nuisance or violation is in the best interest of the public health, safety or welfare.
(C) That the proposed abatement action is reasonable under the circumstances.
(Ord. 1197, passed 3-9-98)