Athens City Code

The inspector is granted certain emergency powers. When the inspector finds that a condition exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health or safety, he may, without notice or hearing, issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action be taken as he deems necessary to meet the emergency. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Code, such order shall be effective immediately. Any person on whom such an order is directed shall comply therewith immediately but, upon a petition, shall be afforded a hearing by the board of housing appeals as soon as possible. After such hearing, depending upon the findings as to whether the provisions of this chapter have been complied with, the board shall continue such order in effect, or modify it, or revoke it.

(Code 1972, § 4-517; Code 1995, § 12-517)