(a) If a violation of this chapter presents an imminent hazard to life, health or public safety, the city may notify the owner, the owner’s authorized agent, the owner’s statutory agent, occupant or person responsible for the violation to correct the violation immediately or the city may abate the violation.
(b) A notice for emergency abatement may be written, oral or electronic. A written notice shall be served by any of the following methods:
(1) By hand delivering a copy of the notice to the owner, the owner’s authorized agent, the owner’s statutory agent, occupant, lessee and/or person responsible for the violation, or
(2) By mailing a copy of the notice to the owner, the owner’s authorized agent, the owner’s statutory agent, occupant, lessee and/or person responsible for the violation at the last known address, or
(3) By prominently posting a copy of the notice on the building, accessory improvement, land or vehicle in violation.
(c) Written notice is deemed served on the date it is hand delivered, or if mailed, on the date it is deposited in the United States mail, or the date it is posted.
(d) Whether or not notice is served, the city may abate the violation.
(e) Upon request, the owner, the owner’s authorized agent, the owner’s statutory agent, occupant, lessee or person responsible for a violation that presents an imminent hazard to life, health or public safety, shall be granted a hearing before an administrative hearing officer appointed pursuant to article VI of this chapter, but the appeal shall not stay the city's abatement of the violation.
(f) The effect of a notice for emergency abatement under this section shall be as set forth for a notice of abate in section 150.46 of this Chapter above.
(g) The city may assess the owner, occupant or person responsible for a violation for the cost of any emergency abatement by any means authorized by law.
(Ord. 2015-009, passed 12-17-15)