13-4-9: IMMEDIATE ENFORCEMENT:

   A.   When delay in enforcement would seriously threaten the effective enforcement of this title or an imminent danger to the public health, safety or welfare exists, the City may, without prior notice to the responsible person:

      1.   Enter the property without a search warrant or court order, if exigent circumstances or probable cause exists;

      2.   Using the emergency orders provisions of title 16 of this Code:

         a.   Order the immediate vacation of any tenants or occupants;

         b.   Prohibit occupancy until all repairs are completed;

         c.   Post the premises as unsafe, substandard or dangerous;

         d.   Board, fence or secure the building or site;

         e.   Raze and grade any portion of a building or site to prevent further collapse and remove any danger to the public;

         f.   Make minimal emergency repairs that are necessary to abate any imminent danger to the public; and

         g.   Take any other appropriate action to abate any imminent danger to the public.

   B.   The responsible person shall be liable for all costs associated with the abatement of any imminent danger to the public. Costs may be recovered pursuant to this chapter. (2009 Code; amd. Ord. 12-10, 4-25-2012, eff. 7-1-2012)