If the Director finds that an emergency exists that requires immediate action to protect the public health, the Director may, without notice or hearing, issue an order declaring the existence of an emergency requiring that action be taken as the Director deems necessary to meet the emergency. The order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom the order is directed shall comply immediately; but, upon proper written petition to the department, shall be granted a hearing within forty eight (48) hours. After the hearing and depending upon the findings as to whether the person has complied with the provisions of this chapter, the Director shall continue the order in effect or modify or revoke it. If circumstances warrant because of the seriousness of the hazard, the department may act to correct or abate the emergency without issuance of an order or directive or without waiting for the expiration of compliance time previously given in an order. The costs of correcting or abating an emergency shall be charged to the owner or other responsible person responsible for the emergency or violation. Procedures as given in this chapter may be initiated to recover the cost of correcting or abating the emergency. (Ord. 08-06 § 4)