Upon a determination by the Building Inspector that any building, dwelling or structure is in such advanced state of disrepair by reason of defective or inadequate plumbing or sanitary facilities or faulty or defective electric wiring; accumulation of debris, filth, rubbish or garbage, general deterioration in the structure by reason of age, neglect, exposure to the elements or vandalism; failure of the exterior enclosure causing exposure to the elements and general deterioration of the structure; partial damage to the structure by reason of fire, windstorm or other calamity; or by reason of deterioration or damages to the foundation, so as to endanger the health, safety and welfare of the public and the same is therefore a public nuisance, the Building Inspector shall direct the owner of such building, dwelling or structure, in writing by certified mail, at the address of the owner as disclosed in the County Treasurer's office in the county in which such property is located and at which address the semi-annual real estate taxes are mailed, to effect the repairs necessary to put the building in a reasonably safe condition; or, if the owner is unknown or cannot be located, by publishing a notice to effect such repairs as are necessary to put the building in a reasonably safe condition, in a newspaper of general circulation in the community for a period of not less than once per week for three consecutive weeks. No repairs shall be made unless all requirements of the City Zoning Code are complied with.
(Ord. 12-77. Passed 6-13-77.)