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

12-806 : When public official may repair, etc.

If the owner fails to comply with the order to repair, alter, or improve or to vacate and close the structure as specified in the preceding section hereof, the public official may cause such structure to be repaired, altered, or improved, or to be vacated and closed; and the public official may cause to be posted on the main entrance of any dwelling so closed, a placard with the following words: "This building is unfit for human occupancy or use; the use or occupation of this building for human occupancy or use is prohibited and unlawful." (Ord. #03-01-14C, Jan. 2003)