§ 20-27. Revocation, modification, etc., of permits, authorizations, etc.

Prior to the institution of legal proceedings, the city manager may, by written order, suspend, revoke or modify any permit or authorization issued pursuant to this chapter on information and belief that the permit has been issued in error on the basis of incorrect or inadequate information, or that the work is not being performed in compliance with this chapter or with the provisions of any permit issued pursuant hereto. The city manager, in addition, may issue an order to the owner or occupant of any premises to cease and desist the use of such premises immediately, when such premises are being used in a manner creating substantial hazard to the public health, safety or welfare, or in violation of any permit issued pursuant hereto. The city manager shall have the power to prevent unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance, or use of lands or structures within the city and to restrain, correct or abate such violations, or to prevent the occupancy of buildings, structures or lands, or prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use on or about said premises and may use the city attorney, police and other personnel in accomplishing these duties.

(Ord. No. 80, Art. XI, § 1(11-1-2(2)), 12-15-86)