(A) The building official shall, for each inspection made, make an inspection report noting any violations of this chapter or conditions which indicate that a dwelling is unfit for human habitation or that any other building is unsafe. He shall give a copy to the owner or occupant, or both, as the case may require, and shall retain one (1) copy. Except where a complaint as provided in subsection (B) is served at the time of inspection, the report shall serve as notice to the affected persons that there is a violation of this chapter and may contain a time limit for compliance.
(B) The building official may issue and cause to be served, in the manner prescribed in § 70.006, a complaint charging that a dwelling is unfit or that any building is unsafe; if his inspection discloses a basis for so charging the complaint shall state: that a hearing will be held before the Code Enforcement Board pursuant to § 22.605 of this code; that the owner and parties in interest may file an answer to the complaint and to appear in person, or otherwise and give testimony at the hearing before the Code Enforcement Board; and that the hearing shall be held pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Code Enforcement Board.
(C) If after such notice and hearing, the Code Enforcement Board determines that the dwelling or dwelling unit under consideration is unfit for human habitation or the building is dangerous, it shall state in writing, its findings of fact in support of the determination, and shall issue and cause to be served upon the owner thereof an order. To the intent and within the time specified in the order, to repair, alter or improve the dwelling or other building to render it fit and safe; or if the repair, alteration or improvement can be made at a cost that is not more than fifty (50%) percent of the value of the building, at the option of the owner, to vacate and close the building; or if the repair cannot be made at a cost that is not more than fifty (50%) percent of the value of the building, within the time specified in the order, to remove or demolish the dwelling or other building.
(Ord. No. 11.66, § 108, 2-4-66; Amd. Ord. No. 14-97, 7-1-97)
(D) Alternatively, the building official may proceed pursuant to the provisions of the Property Maintenance Code, or the provisions of Chapter 50 of this code.
(Ord. No. 11.66, § 108, 2-4-66; Amd. Ord. No. 14-97, 7-1-97; Amd. Ord. No. 03-06, passed 1-14-06)