§ 20-28. Emergency abatement  


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  • (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter with reference to the abatement of public nuisances, whenever the city manager determines that a property, a building or structure is structurally unsafe, or constitutes a fire hazard, or is otherwise dangerous to human life, and such condition constitutes an immediate hazard or danger, he may, without observing the provisions of this chapter with reference to abatement procedures, immediately and forthwith abate the existing public nuisance.

    (b) Any abatement pursuant to this section shall be limited to the actions necessary to neutralize the immediate danger only. A post-abatement hearing shall be provided to the responsible person.