(A) Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this chapter, or whenever an authorized enforcement officer has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises a condition which constitutes a violation of the provisions of this chapter, the officer may, in a manner authorized by law, enter such building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or perform any duty imposed upon the officer by this chapter.
(B) A violation of any provision of this chapter is declared to be a public nuisance. Any such violation may be summarily abated by the authorized enforcement officer in a manner authorized by law, and/or abated by the City Attorney by means of a civil action.
(C) In any civil, criminal, or administrative hearing or action brought by the city for violation of this chapter, the city shall be entitled to recover from the defendant(s) in such action, its fees, including reasonable attorney fees, costs of suit and any other costs of enforcement including, but not limited to, inspection costs and clean up or abatement costs.
(D) The penalties and remedies established by this chapter shall be cumulative.
(Ord. 530-C.S., passed 8-20-02)