All buildings or portions thereof which are determined to be substandard as defined in this code are hereby declared to be nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition, removal or securing all accessible openings and entrances to building in accordance with the procedure as provided herein.
Whenever the Building and Safety Division of the Planning Department determines that a substandard building is unsafe because it is structurally inadequate or compromised or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life, pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Code and Technical Codes, the department shall commence proceedings to cause the closing, demolition or removal of the building or dwelling in the manner provided in the Administrative Demolition Ordinance, Chapter 14, Article 23.
('74 Code, § 7-24-3B) (Ord. 34- 1986; Am. Ord. 2-2007; Am. Ord. 2018-025; Am. Ord. 2024-003)