§ 13-205 ORDERS TO OWNERS OF UNFIT STRUCTURES.
   If, after the notice and hearing as provided for in the preceding section, the public officer determines that the structure under consideration is unfit for human occupancy or use, he or she shall state in writing his or her finding of fact in support of the determination and shall issue and cause to be served upon the owner thereof an order:
   (A)   If the repair, alteration or improvement of the structure can be made at a reasonable cost in relation to the value of the structure (not exceeding 50% of the reasonable value), requiring the owner, during the time specified in the order, to repair, alter or improve the structure to render it fit for human occupancy or use or to vacate and close the structure for human occupancy or use; or
   (B)   If the repair, alteration or improvement of the structure cannot be made at a reasonable cost in relation to the value of the structure (not to exceed 50% of the value of the premises), requiring the owner within the time specified in the order, to remove or demolish the structure.
(1989 Code, § 13-205)