(a) Whenever a complaint is made to the City of the existence of a building nuisance, as defined herein, the Building Enforcement Agency shall promptly cause to be inspected the property on which it is alleged that such building nuisance exists. The Building Enforcement Agency shall have the right and authority, through any of its members or agents duly authorized by the said Building Enforcement Agency (including, but not limited to the Building Inspector and the Fire Chief), to enter any dwelling or building for the purpose of making any inspection or examination. The City may seek consent from the owner for inspection or seek an administrative search warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction, which shall include the municipal court, which is hereby conferred such authority hereunder. Should the Building Enforcement Agency find that a building nuisance exists, and that the public health, safety or welfare may be in immediate danger, then summary abatement procedures shall be implemented and the City may cause the nuisance to be removed or abated.
The Building Enforcement Agency may notify the Building Inspector if the building nuisance involves a building that appears structurally or otherwise unsafe. The Building Inspector, upon being notified by the Building Enforcement Agency shall cause the building on which it is alleged such building nuisance exists to be inspected and submit a written report of such inspection and the findings to the Building Enforcement Agency.
(b) When summary abatement is authorized, notice to the owner, agent, or occupant
of the property is not required. Following summary abatement, the Building Enforcement Agency shall cause to be posted on the property liable for the abatement a notice describing the action taken to abate the nuisance, and attempt to deliver the notice in person or by mail if feasible to the owner, agent, or occupant.
(Ord. 9-7-10)