(A) If, after the notice and hearing provided for herein, the Code Enforcement Officer determines that the building is in a state of dilapidation, disrepair or uncleanliness, or the exterior thereof is in need of painting or treating, or conditions deleterious to the well-being of the general public with reference to vacant land not properly maintained as required by this article, he shall state, in writing, his findings of fact in support of such determination and shall issue and cause to be served upon the owner thereof an order requiring the correction of the aforesaid deficiencies, and if the owner fails to make the correction directed in said order, within the time set forth therein, then and in that event, said owner shall be guilty of a violation of this article.
(B) At the option of the owner, in lieu of making the required corrections, said owner may cause the premises to be vacated and closed within the time set forth in said order should the violation pertain to a structure only.
(C) If the building is in such a condition as to make it dangerous to the health and safety of persons on or near the premises and the owner fails to repair, alter or improve said building within the time specified in the order, then the owner shall be required to remove or demolish said building within a reasonable time as specified in said order of removal.
(D) If the owner fails to comply with an order to repair, alter or improve, or at the option of the owner to vacate and close the building, the Code Enforcement Officer may cause such building to be repaired, altered or improved or to be vacated and closed, in which latter event the Code Enforcement Officer may cause to be posted on the main entrance of any building so closed a placard with the following words: "This building is unfit for human habitation or occupancy or use; the use or occupation of this building is prohibited and unlawful."
(E) If the owner fails to comply with an order to remove or demolish the building, the Code Enforcement Officer may cause such building to be removed or demolished or may contract for the removal or demolition thereof after advertisement for and bids therefor in accordance with the laws of public publication of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
(Ord. 262-2018, passed 5-22-18)