Whenever a notice to vacate has been posted and served in accordance with Section 8.96.150 of this chapter, the building official may order the immediate disconnection of any utility services determined to be hazardous by the building official. If the sewer service is ordered disconnected pursuant to this section, city water service to such building shall also be disconnected in order to prevent the accumulation of sewage on such premises. It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor for any person to
fail to disconnect utility services when ordered to do so pursuant to the provisions of this section. (Prior code § 50.04.404)