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Title 13 : Property Maintenance Regulations
Chapter 3 : Slum Clearance

13-312 : Additional powers of public officer.

The public officer, in order to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this chapter, shall have the following powers in addition to those otherwise granted herein:

  1. To investigate conditions of the structures in the city in order to determine which structures therein are unfit for human occupation or use;
  2. To administer oaths, affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence;
  3. To enter upon premises for the purpose of making examination, provided that such entry shall be made in such manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession;
  4. To appoint and fix the duties of such officers, agents and employees as he/she deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter; and
  5. To delegate any of his/her functions and powers under this chapter to such officers and agents as he/she may designate. (Ord. #600, March 2025)