(A) Whenever the Code Compliance Administrator or the department head has inspected or caused to be inspected any premises or condition and has found and determined that such premises or condition are in violation of this chapter, and that such violation does not pose an immediate danger to health or safety, the Code Compliance Administrator or the department head may commence proceedings to cause abatement of the nuisance as provided herein. When the Code Compliance Administrator or department head has found that a violation of this chapter poses an immediate danger to health or safety, the Code Compliance Administrator or department head may pursue any remedies available under this chapter or by law, including, but not limited to, summary abatement or administrative citation.
(B) Once proceedings have been commenced pursuant to this chapter to declare a public nuisance, no premises or building shall be deemed to be in compliance with this chapter solely because such building or premises thereafter becomes occupied or unoccupied.
(Ord. 2008-016, passed 1-12-09)