14A-3-311.2.5 Lien.

All costs incurred by the City under this section are recoverable and enforceable in the manner provided in Section 14A-3-313.5.

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

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.

14A-3-312.4 Remediation order.

If, after 15 days from the date of mailing the notice authorized by Section 14A-3-301.3, the owner has failed to put the premises in a safe condition, to demolish, repair, or enclose the building or structure, and to remove garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials from the premises, as specified in the notice, the building official or fire code official may request that the Corporation Counsel apply to the Circuit Court of Cook County for an order authorizing the City to demolish, repair, or enclose the structure or to remove garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials from the premises or requiring the owner to perform these actions. The Corporation Counsel may initiate a court action to obtain the appropriate orders in the Circuit Court of Cook County irrespective of whether notice has been previously sent.

14A-3-312.5 Costs.

All costs of demolition, repair, enclosure, or removal incurred by the City, including court costs, attorney’s fees, and other enforcement costs are recoverable from the owner and are a lien on the real estate as provided by law.

(Amend Coun. J. 7-24-19, p. 3646, § 16)