(A) The Director shall review the proposed vacant building plan in accordance with the standards set forth below. The Director shall send notice to the owner of the vacant building of his determination.
(B) In considering the appropriateness of a vacant building plan, the Director shall include the following in his or her consideration and shall make written findings as to each:
(1) The purposes of this chapter and intent of the City Board to minimize the time a building is boarded or otherwise vacant.
(2) The effect of the building and the proposed plan on adjoining property.
(3) The length of time the building has been vacant.
(4) The presence of any public nuisance on the property.
(5) The likelihood that the plan will prevent or ameliorate the condition it is designed to address.
(C) The Director, upon inspection, shall have the authority to: 1) issue any order for work needed to adequately protect the structure from intrusion by trespassers and from deterioration by the weather in accordance with the vacant structure maintenance standards set forth in this chapter; or 2) declare the structure an immediate hazard; or 3) declare the structure a noncomplying structure.
(D) All work ordered to be done pursuant to this chapter shall be done in compliance with the applicable building, fire prevention and zoning codes and ordinances.
(Ord. 20-31, passed 5-26-2020)