CHAPTER 150: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section

Dangerous Buildings

   150.01   Definitions

   150.02   Nuisances declared

   150.03   Initial action

   150.04   Mailed notice

   150.05   Published and posted notices

   150.06   Hearing

   150.07   Council orders; notice

   150.08   Abatement by the city

   150.09   Assessment

   150.10   Summary abatement

   150.11   Errors in procedure

Planning Commission

   150.25   Costs incurred in appealing Planning Commission decision

   150.99   Penalty

DANGEROUS BUILDINGS

§ 150.01 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   DANGEROUS BUILDING.

      (1)   Structure that, for lack of proper repairs, or because of age and dilapidated condition or of poorly installed electrical wiring or equipment, defective chimney, gas connection, or heating apparatus, or for any other reason, is liable to cause fire, and which is situated or occupied in a manner that endangers other property or human life;

      (2)   A structure containing combustible or explosive materials or inflammable substances liable to cause fire or danger to the safety of the building, premises, or to human life;

      (3)   A structure that is in a filthy or unsanitary condition liable to cause the spread of contagious or infectious disease; and/or

      (4)   A structure in such weak dilapidated or deteriorated condition that it endangers a person or property because of the probability of partial or entire collapse.

   PERSON. Every natural person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation.

(Ord. 30.01, passed 1-8-1991)

§ 150.02 NUISANCES DECLARED.

   Every building found by the Council to be a dangerous building is declared to be a public nuisance and may be abated by the procedures specified in this subchapter or by a suit for abatement brought by the city.

(Ord. 30.01, passed 1-8-1991) Penalty, see § 150.99

§ 150.03 INITIAL ACTION.

   When a city official determines that there is a dangerous building, the official shall report it to the council. The Council shall, within a reasonable time, fix a time and place for a public hearing.

(Ord. 30.01, passed 1-8-1991)

§ 150.04 MAILED NOTICE.

   (A)   The City Recorder shall notify the owner of the building and, if not the same person, the owner of the property on which the building is situated. The notice shall state:

      (1)   That a hearing will be held concerning the nuisance character of the property; and

      (2)   The time and place of the hearing.

   (B)   A copy of this notice shall be posted on the property.

(Ord. 30.01, passed 1-8-1991)