13.34.095 Hazards.
A. The director may determine that any violation of this chapter constitutes a hazard if the violation:
1. Poses a threat to public health, safety, or welfare;
2. Endangers any property; or
3. Adversely affects the safety and operation of any city right-of-way, utilities, or other property owned or maintained by the city.
B. Upon determining that a violation constitutes a hazard, the director shall immediately notify the responsible person and shall provide a verbal or written determination of the hazard that specifies the date by which the hazard shall be corrected.
C. Upon receipt of the director’s written hazard determination, the responsible person shall correct the hazard by the date specified.
D. To the extent allowed by law, the director may enter at all times in or upon any public or private property for the purpose of investigating the existence of a hazard.
E. The director may without prior notice require the immediate discontinuance of any violation causing the hazard. Failure to comply shall constitute a willful violation of this chapter.
F. The provisions of this section are in addition, and without prejudice, to the enforcement provisions of MMC 13.34.110. (Ord. 023/2022 § 6)