(A) The Comptroller shall order a multiple- family building, single-family dwelling unit for rent, dwelling unit, or rooming unit to be demolished if it has been designated as unfit for human habitation, has been placarded as such, has been vacated, has not been put into proper repair as to rescind the designation as unfit for human habitation and to cause the placard to be removed, and is determined by the Comptroller not to warrant repair under § 124.19.
(B) The owner of any multiple-family building, single-family dwelling unit for rent, dwelling unit, or rooming unit which has been ordered demolished, shall be given reasonable time, not to exceed 90 days, to demolish such structure.
(C) When the owner fails, neglects, or refuses to demolish an unfit, unsafe, or unsanitary dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit within the requisite time, the Comptroller may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for a demolition order to undertake the demolition. The court may grant such order when no reconsideration or hearing on the matter is pending. The cost of such demolition shall create a debt in favor of the village against such owner, and shall be recoverable in a civil action brought by the village which shall possess all the rights of a private creditor.
(D) Whenever a multiple-family building or single-family dwelling unit for rent is demolished, whether carried out by the owner or by the Comptroller such demolition shall include the removal of concrete slabs, the filling in of excavation remaining on the property on which the demolished dwelling was located, and grading and grass seeding, in such manner as to eliminate all potential danger to the public health, safety, or welfare arising from such excavation.
(E) All demolition shall be preceded by an inspection of the premises by the Comptroller to determine whether or not extermination procedures are necessary. If the premises are found to be infested, appropriate rat extermination to prevent the spread of rats to adjoining or other areas shall be instituted before, during, and after demolition.
(Ord. 03-43, passed 8-20-03; Am. Ord. 03-59, passed 11-12-03)