(A) If the Code Official determines, or has reasonable grounds to believe that a violation of this Code or of any other provision of the City Code relating to property maintenance exists, the city may, in accordance with procedures established by the City Manager and City Council, proceed with the filing of an action in the Macomb County Circuit Court to compel the owner or responsible party to bring the property into compliance with the provisions of this Code and the City Code by taking corrective action with respect to the property, building, or structure, or by demolishing the building or structure. The city may proceed under this section instead of proceeding to a hearing before the Board of Ordinance Appeals.
(B) The Circuit Court action shall be brought in accordance with applicable Michigan law, and shall provide the responsible party, after notice as required by law, an opportunity to be heard prior to any corrective action or demolition taking place, unless otherwise authorized by the Court.
(Ord. No. 367, § 11, 12-17-02; Ord. No. 396, § 4, 5-6-08)