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Title 12 : Building, Utility, etc. Codes
Chapter 8 : Unsafe Building Abatement Code

12-805 : Orders to owner of unfit structures.

  1. If, after such notice and hearing as provided for in the preceding section, the public official determines that the structure under consideration is unfit for human occupancy or use, they shall state in writing his finding of fact in support of such determination and shall issue and cause to be served upon the owner thereof an order;
  2. If the repair, alteration or improvement of the structure can be made at a reasonable cost in relation to the value of the structure (not exceeding fifty percent [50%] of the reasonable value), requiring the owner, during the time specified in the order, to repair, alter, or move such structure to render it fit for human occupancy or use or to vacate and close the structure for human occupancy or use; or
  3. If the repair, alteration or improvement of said structure cannot be made at a reasonable cost in relation to the value of the structure (not to exceed fifty percent [50%] of the value of the premises), requiring the owner within the time specified in order, to remove or demolish such structure. (Ord. #03-01-14C, Jan. 2003)