(A) The Building Inspector may, after such inspection, order the repair of structural defects in the premises, or order the correction of unsafe or insecure conditions therein, or make such other findings or orders as he or she may deem necessary to correct unsafe or unsanitary conditions existing in the premises. A written copy of such findings or orders of the Building Inspector shall be sent by him or her by registered mail to the owner of the building or structure at the latter’s last known address. Such order shall give the owner a reasonable time, not less than 30 days, to comply with the orders of the Building Inspector, and to make the repairs specified therein, and to put the premises in a structurally sound sanitary condition.
(B) If, at the expiration of the time specified in the order, the owner has not complied with the terms thereof, the Building Inspector may cause a second notice of the order to be sent to the owner by registered mail with the further notice that, if the repairs originally specified are not completed within 15 days, the Building Inspector may order the building torn down. Such order shall be approved by Council at a duly authorized meeting thereof before the Building Inspector may proceed to carry it out.
(C) At any time after the expiration of 15 days from the date of the second notice, the Building Inspector may, if the owner of the premises has failed to comply, proceed to send notice, by registered mail, to the owner of the fact that he or she has ordered the structure to be demolished and that the costs of such destruction shall be borne by the owner, and that such costs will be certified by the Fiscal Officer to the County Auditor for entry upon the tax duplicate, pursuant to the terms of R.C. § 715.261.
(1997 Code, § 150.46) (Ord. 452, passed 3-14-1966)