(a) Whenever a public nuisance exists as defined in Section 1345.01 and the nature thereof constitutes an emergency as defined in subsection (b) hereof, the City may take immediate action to abate the nuisance and such abatement may take place without prior notice as defined in Section 1345.03 (a). Upon completion, notice of the emergency abatement action shall immediately be sent as defined in Section 1345.03 (a).
(b) As used in this section, "emergency" means an unforeseen combination of circumstances that calls for immediate action in order to preserve the public health, safety, welfare or property against an imminent risk of physical harm.
(c) In any proceeding pursuant to this section, the determination that a public nuisance exists and that the nature thereof constitutes an emergency as defined in subsection (b) hereof shall be made by the Zoning Administrator or the Chief Building Official.
(Ord. 106-2020. Passed 9-21-20.)