§ 42-31. Determination of probable cause that nuisance exists.

(a)

Upon initiation of a complaint, as provided for in section 42-29, and after consideration of the criteria set forth in section 42-30, the county administrator or his designee shall determine whether there is probable cause to believe that a public nuisance exists or is being maintained upon the premises involved with the complaint.

(b)

Upon a determination that there is probable cause to believe that a public nuisance exists or is being maintained, the county administrator shall submit a report to the board of county commissioners indicating his reasons for determining that probable cause exists. Upon the receipt of such a report, the board of county commissioners shall either initiate public hearings in accordance with section 42-32 or shall overrule the finding of probable cause and terminate proceedings.

(c)

If no determination of probable cause is made by the county administrator, the proceedings shall be deemed terminated.

(Code 1970, § 16¾-50; Ord. No. 80-31, § 6, 11-4-80)