(A) Upon investigation, a Code Official may determine a structure is unsafe or unfit for human habitation, occupancy or use if it is found to be dangerous to the life, health, property or safety of the occupants of the structure, the general public or adjacent structures.
(B) For the purposes of this section, a structure is unsafe or unfit for human habitation, occupancy or use when:
(1) It is damaged, decayed, unstable, dilapidated, unsecured, has the presence of a hazard the creates an unreasonably dangerous condition, or is structurally deficient to the point that it is dangerous to the safety, health and well-being of the occupants of the structure, the general public or adjacent structures; or
(2) Structure lacks operational sanitary systems; facilities; or
(3) Structure is fire hazard such that the structure could easily catch fire or case a fire that endangers the safety, health and welfare of the occupants, general public or adjacent structures. Determination of a fire hazard shall be made in consultation with the fire marshal with proper jurisdiction.
(Ord. 2022-25, passed 10-25-22)