(Amended by Ordinance Nos.176381 and 182488, effective February 21, 2009.)
A.Any structure found to be in violation of Chapter 29.30 or 29.35 to such an extent as to be a hazard or declared a dangerous structure under Chapter 29.40 may be vacated, secured, and maintained against entry by order of the Code Hearings Officer.
B.If the Director finds violations to the extent that an immediate danger is posed to the health, safety, or welfare of the occupants, or that of the general public, the Director may order part of the structure, or all of the structure, to be vacated or demolished forthwith, if in the Director’s discretion, circumstances are found that do not allow time for prior application to the Hearings Officer.
1.The owner or any tenant of the property, who has been affected by the Director’s determination to vacate may appeal that determination to the Code Hearings Officer by following the procedure contained in Section 22.20.030 of City code.
2.Upon receipt of a request for hearing pursuant to Section 22.20.030 of City code, the Code Hearings Officer shall schedule and hold an appeal hearing within ten (10) days after the receipt of the request.
C.Upon vacation of the structure a notice shall be posted at or on each exit of the building.Whenever such notice is posted, the Director shall include in such notice a statement declaring the building unsafe to occupy and specifying the conditions that necessitate the posting.
D.Unless authorized by the Director, it is unlawful for any person knowingly to enter or remain in any structure that the Director has ordered vacated pursuant to this Section.In addition to any civil penalties imposed pursuant to Section 22.05.010A.5. or Chapter 29.70 of City code, any person knowingly entering or remaining in such a structure shall upon conviction be punished by a fine of not more than $500, or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both.