14A-3-311.3 Emergency demolition.

Where a building, structure, or premises has been damaged by fire, deterioration, or other cause, or shows clear evidence of structural failure, and where it constitutes an imminent danger to the public such that following the procedure in Section 14A-3-311.2 or 14A-3-312 is not practical, the building official is authorized to hire a licensed and qualified general contractor to immediately secure the premises and remove the dangerous building or structure.

(Amend Coun. J. 1-26-22, p. 43756, Art. I, § 3)

14A-3-312 DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE OR UNCOMPLETED AND ABANDONED BUILDINGS.

14A-3-312.1 General.

Where any building or structure is found to be dangerous and unsafe or uncompleted and abandoned, the building official and fire code official are authorized to notify the owner in writing, directing the owner to demolish, repair, or enclose the building or structure or to remove garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials from the premises, so as to put the building or structure in a safe condition.

14A-3-312.2 Enforcement proceeding.

The building official or fire code official may request that the Corporation Counsel send the notices required by Section 14A-3-312 and concurrently initiate an enforcement proceeding to remedy violations of the Chicago Construction Codes identified by the building official or fire code official.

14A-3-312.3 Notice to last taxpayer of record.

Where, upon diligent search, the identity or whereabouts of the owner of the building or structure, including the lien holders of record, is not ascertainable, notice must be mailed to the person in whose name the real estate was last assessed.