§ 17-16. Power to act in emergencies.  


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  • Whenever the Minimum Housing Enforcement Officer finds that a violation of the provisions of this article exists which requires immediate action to abate a direct and continuing hazard, or immediate danger to the health, safety or welfare of the occupants or the public, such officer may, without prior notice, issue an order or civil violation notice pursuant to Chapter 8CC of this Code or other applicable local code enforcement regulation citing the violation and directing that such action be taken as may be necessary to remove or abate the hazard or danger. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, such emergency order shall be effective immediately upon service and shall be complied with immediately, or as otherwise provided.

(Ord. No. 63-30, § 1.16, 7-16-63; Ord. No. 71-52, § 3, 6-15-71; Ord. No. 88-15, § 1, 3-15-88; Ord. No. 18-18, § 1, 2-6-18)