If a structure is determined to be unsafe/unfit by a Hearing Board, the Code Official shall post a placard of condemnation on the premises and order the structure, or applicable section of the structure, closed up. If the owner or owner’s authorized agent fails to close up the structure within 24 hours as required in the Board order, the Code Official shall cause the structure to be closed and secured through Boone County or by contract or arrangement by private persons or corporations.
(A) Placarding. The placarding/posting shall be attached on the main entrance to the structure, or as near thereto as possible if unable to be attached to the main entrance, and shall state as follows:
“CONDEMNED. This structure is unsafe and not fit for human habitation, occupancy or use. The use or occupancy of this structure for human habitation is prohibited and unlawful.”
(B) Placard removal. The Code Official shall remove the condemnation placard whenever the defect or defects upon which the condemnation and placarding action were based have been eliminated. No person may deface or remove a condemnation placard without the approval of the Code Official. Any person who intentionally defaces or removes a placard may be cited by a Code Official or law enforcement officer.
(Ord. 2022-25, passed 10-25-22) Penalty, see § 150.99