Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-174
Emergency orders; appeal; penalty for failure to comply
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Whenever, in the judgment of the code enforcement officer, an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health, welfare or safety, he may forthwith and without notice or hearing, cause to be issued and served, an order reciting the existence of the emergency and requiring such action as he deems necessary to eliminate it. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, such order shall become effective immediately. Any person to whom such order is directed shall comply forthwith provided, however, such order may be appealed to the code enforcement officer for a stay not to exceed five (5) days, within which period, the code enforcement officer, for good cause shown, may modify or revoke such order. Any individual who fails to comply with said order shall be fined two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) a day for each day of failure to comply.
Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. VII § 8-174, the code enforcement officer has authority to issue an emergency order immediately—without prior notice or a hearing—when a situation is judged to threaten public health, welfare, or safety. Such an order takes effect the moment it is served, and the person receiving it must comply right away. A recipient may appeal to the code enforcement officer for a temporary stay of up to five days, during which the officer can modify or revoke the order if good cause is shown. Anyone who fails to comply faces a fine of $250 for each day of non-compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. VII § 8-174 should be aware that emergency orders can arrive without advance warning and require immediate action. Compliant operators generally maintain properties in a condition that minimizes the risk of emergency-level code violations, and they keep lines of communication open with local code enforcement. If an emergency order is received, operators typically document their compliance steps and, if they believe the order is unwarranted, promptly pursue the five-day stay appeal process through the code enforcement officer.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in properties subject to Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. VII § 8-174 should know that this provision empowers the local code enforcement officer to act quickly when a housing condition poses an immediate threat to health or safety. If a tenant believes such a condition exists in their unit or building, they may contact the Shelton code enforcement office to report it and request an inspection. Tenants can also reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to better understand how emergency orders under § 8-174 may relate to their housing situation and what options may be available to them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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