§ 150.06. Director of Neighborhood Assistance.

A.

Rules and Regulations. The Director of Neighborhood Assistance is authorized to make and adopt rules and regulations and fix the reasonable standards as may be necessary for the proper enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and to carry out the intent thereof.

B.

Emergency Situation. Whenever the Director of Neighborhood Assistance finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health, safety or welfare, including but not limited to open and vacant dwellings, gas leaks, and water leaks, he may, without notice or hearing, issue an order stating the existence of the emergency and requiring that action be taken as he deems necessary to meet the emergency. The order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom the order is directed shall comply therewith immediately, but, on petition to the Director of Neighborhood Assistance, shall be afforded a hearing as soon as possible. After the hearing, depending on his finding as to whether or not the emergency condition has been abated, the Director of Neighborhood Assistance shall continue the order in effect or modify or revoke it.

C.

Failure to Obey Order. In the event that the person to whom the order is directed neglects or refuses to obey the order, the Director of Neighborhood Assistance or a properly authorized employee of the Department of Neighborhood Assistance is hereby authorized to abate the emergency situation at the expense of the person in noncompliance with the order, and to collect any costs so incurred as authorized by law.

(Ord. 708-1997; Ord. 769-1996; Ord. 113-1972)

(Ord. 14-2010; Ord. 210-2012; Ord. 291-2013)