A. Whenever any structure or portion thereof is being used contrary to the provisions of this code, the chief building official may order such use discontinued and the structure or portion thereof vacated by notice served on any person causing such use to be continued. Within ten (10) days after receipt of such notice, such persons shall discontinue such use or make the structure, or portions thereof, comply with the requirements of this code.
B. If the use of a structure or portion thereof renders the structure or portion thereof unsafe, the chief building official may proceed to abate such structure as a public nuisance pursuant to Chapter 8.96 of this code.
C. Whenever any structure is ordered vacated and the occupant fails to comply with such vacation order, the chief building official may order the utilities to such structure disconnected if:
1. The structure is unsafe to occupy due to inadequate egress, lack of proper fire protection or fire-resistive construction; or
2. There is a lack of adequate structural support against seismic forces, wind loads, or required vertical dead and/or live loads, and any or all of such conditions could result in failure or damage to the utility facilities within the structure thereby creating hazards to life. (Ord. 2011-026 § 2)