If any building or structure is deemed to be a dangerous or red-tagged building pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter, written notice shall be served upon the owner, occupants and all other persons having an interest in said building or structure as shown by the land records of the Recorder of Deeds of the county.
(A) The notice required by this section shall be served upon the owner, occupants and all other persons interested in said building or structure by sending said notice by certified or registered mail to such individual at his or her last known address.
(B) The notice shall identify the building or structure deemed to be dangerous or red-tagged and contain a statement of the particulars which made this building or structure dangerous and shall contain an order from the Board of Supervisors requiring said building or structure to be repaired and/or vacated and/or demolished; provided, that in any case where the notice includes an order to repair said building or structure, the owner thereof shall have the option to remove or demolish such building or structure in lieu of making the repairs thereto.
(C) Said notice shall require any person notified and ordered to repair, vacate or demolish any such building or structure to commence the work or act required by the notice within ten days of such notice and to complete the required work or act within 30 days thereof. The Board of Supervisors may, at its discretion and upon presentation to said Board of evidence of good cause, grant extensions of time for the commencement and completion of such work or act required by the notice.
(D) In addition to the written notice to be served as aforesaid, the Board of Supervisors shall cause a notice to be placed upon any building or structure determined to be in a dangerous red-tagged condition, which notice shall read substantially as follows:
“This building has been found to be a dangerous or red-tagged building by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Antis. This notice is to remain on this building until it is repaired, vacated or demolished in accordance with the notice which has been given to the owner and other persons interested in this building. It is unlawful to remove this notice until compliance is made under the provisions contained in the notice given to the above-named party. This notice is posted upon this building in accordance with the Antis Township Red Tag Ordinance.”
(E) Any person who has been notified pursuant to the terms of this subchapter to repair or demolish any building or structure which has been determined to be in a dangerous or red-tagged condition, shall immediately apply for and obtain from the township the necessary permit to repair or demolish said building or structure. A fee as established from time to time by the Board of Supervisors shall be charged by the township for such permit.
(1987 Code, § 47-7) (Ord. 7-1999, passed 8-3-1999)