A. Whenever any use or activity in violation of the applicable titles and chapters of this code threatens the environment, health or safety of the occupants of the premises or any member of the public, the director may issue an emergency order directing that the use or activity be immediately discontinued and the condition causing the threat to the environment, health or safety be corrected. The emergency order shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the property, if posting is physically possible. A failure to comply with an emergency order shall constitute a violation of the applicable titles and chapters of this code.

B. Any condition described in the emergency order which is not corrected within the time specified is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and the director is authorized to abate such nuisance summarily by such means as may be available. The cost of such abatement shall be recovered from the owner or the person responsible or both in the manner provided by law. (Ord. 2001-02 § 8, 2001: Ord. 95-02 § 1, 1995)