(A) Nothing in this subchapter shall prohibit the county from taking immediate action to remedy a violation of its ordinances when there is reason to believe that there is imminent danger. Costs incurred by the county in taking immediate action, where necessary as qualified under this section, shall be reimbursed to the county and the county may seek reimbursement in the same manner that abatement costs are sought in this chapter.
(B) If such imminent danger is present, the county may abate the nuisance immediately. Notice shall be served upon the property owner by certified mail, but if the whereabouts of the person is unknown and cannot be ascertained by the Code Enforcement Officer in the exercise of reasonable diligence, the Code Enforcement Officer may make an affidavit to that effect, and the serving of notice may be made by publication in a newspaper of general circulation for two consecutive days. A copy of the notice may be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises affected by the notice, and it may be recorded in the office of the County Clerk.
(Ord. 2024-11, passed 9-9-2024)