Jackson County |
Code of Ordinances |
Appendix A. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE |
Article 18. NUISANCES AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE |
Division VI. UNSAFE STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT AND PREMISES |
§ 1866. Authority to disconnect service utilities.
(a)
The code official shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of utility service to the building, structure or system regulated by this code and other applicable codes in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property or when such utility connection has been made without approval.
(b)
The code official shall notify the serving utility and, whenever possible, the owner and occupant of the building, structure, or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action.
(c)
If not notified prior to disconnection the owner or occupant of the building structure or service system shall be notified in writing as soon as practical thereafter.
(Ord. No. 17-003 , § 1, 10-2-2017)