32.12.010 Suspension of permits.

(1)    A director may temporarily suspend any permit issued under a land use or health ordinance for (i) failure of the holder to comply with the requirements of any land use or public health ordinance or rules or regulations promulgated thereunder, or (ii) failure to comply with any notice and order issued pursuant to this title.

(2)    Such permit suspension shall be carried out through the notice and order provisions of this title, and the suspension shall be effective upon service of the notice and order upon the holder or operator. The holder or operator may appeal such suspension as provided by this title.

(3)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, whenever a director finds that a violation of any land use or public health ordinance or rules and regulations has created or is creating an unsanitary, dangerous or other condition which, in his judgment, constitutes an immediate and irreparable hazard, he may, without service of a written notice and order, suspend and terminate operations under the permit immediately. (Sec. 15 of Ord. 1977-12-51)