When a structure or part thereof is found to be unsafe, or when a structure or part thereof is found unfit for human occupancy or use, it may be condemned pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and shall be designated and identified as a condemned structure and shall be vacated, and it shall not thereafter be re-occupied without the approval of the Code Official.
(a) When a condemnation order is served on an occupant other than the owner of such premises, a reasonable time of not less than thirty days shall be stated to vacate the property after non-compliance thereafter, owners or occupants must vacate the premises at the time set for correction of defects, if there is failure of compliance.
(1) When, in the opinion of the Code Official, there is imminent danger of failure or collapse of a building or structure that endangers life, or when any structure or part of a structure has failed and life is endangered by occupation of the structure, or when there is actual or potential danger to the occupants or those in proximity of any structure because of explosives, explosive fumes or vapors or the presence of toxic fumes, gases or materials, or operation of defective or dangerous equipment, the Code Official is hereby authorized and empowered to order and require the occupants to vacate the premises immediately.
(Ord. 18-36. Passed 5-22-18.)