(a) Whenever a public nuisance exists as defined in Section 1329.01 and the nature thereof constitutes an emergency as defined in subsection (b) hereof, the City may take immediate action to abate the nuisance and such abatement may take place without prior notice to the titled owner of the premises on which the public nuisance exists. Notice of the action taken to abate the nuisance shall immediately be sent to the titled owner by certified mail with a return receipt requested.
(b) As used in this section, "emergency" means an unforeseen combination of circumstances which calls for immediate action in order to preserve the public health, safety, welfare or property.
(c) In any proceeding pursuant to this section, the determination that a public nuisance exists and that the nature thereof constitutes an emergency as defined in subsection (b) hereof shall be made solely by the Building Inspector and the concurrence of the Fire Chief or the Lucas County Health Commissioner shall not be required.
(Ord. 87-91. Passed 9-4-91.)