The Board shall have the following powers and duties over all matters contained within this subchapter:
(A) To adopt rules and regulations to govern its operations and the conduct of its hearings;
(B) To subpoena witnesses, alleged violators, and evidence to its hearings;
(C) To conduct hearings to determine if there has been a violation of the code or such other code provisions as may be delegated herein;
(D) To take testimony under oath. The Chairperson shall have the authority to administer oaths for the purpose of taking testimony;
(E) To make findings of fact and issue orders necessary to remedy any violation of the code or code provision that the Board is authorized to enforce;
(F) To impose fines, as authorized, on any person found to have violated the code;
(G) To order liens to be filed for the collection of fines, charges, costs, penalties, and fees, including attorney’s fees;
(H) To order demolition of dangerous and structurally unsafe buildings;
(I) To order tenants to vacate premises of unsafe buildings and structures; and
(J) To revoke licenses and/or permits for any person found to be in violation.
(Ord. 2010-11, passed 5-12-2010; Ord. 2022-2, passed 3-24-2022)