CHAPTER 150: BUILDING REGULATIONS; CONSTRUCTION

Section

Slum Clearance

   150.01   Findings of City Commission

   150.02   Definitions

   150.03   “Public Officer” designated; powers

   150.04   Initiation of proceedings; hearings

   150.05   Orders to owners of unfit structures

   150.06   When Public Officer may repair and the like

   150.07   When Public Officer may remove or demolish

   150.08   Lien for expenses; sale of salvaged materials; other powers not limited

   150.09   Basis for a finding of unfitness

   150.10   Service of complaints or orders

   150.11   Enjoining enforcement of orders

   150.12   Additional powers of Public Officer; supplemental

Codes Adopted

   150.25   Building Code

   150.26   Plumbing Code

   150.27   Electrical Code

   150.28   Gas Code

   150.29   International Property Maintenance Code 2012

   150.30   Fire Code

   150.31   Energy Conservation Code

   150.32   Accessibility Code

   150.99   Penalty

SLUM CLEARANCE

§ 150.01 FINDINGS OF CITY COMMISSION.

   Pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 13-21-101 et seq., the City Commission finds that there exists in the city structures which are unfit for human occupation due to dilapidation, defects increasing the hazards of fire, accident or other calamities, lack of ventilation, light or sanitary facilities, or due to other conditions rendering such dwellings unsafe or insanitary, or dangerous or detrimental to the health, safety and morals, or otherwise inimical to the welfare of the residents of the city.

(1994 Code, § 13-201) (Ord. 468, passed 9-19-1991)

Statutory reference:

   Related provisions, see Tenn. Code Ann. Title 13, Ch. 21

§ 150.02 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   GOVERNING BODY. The City Commission charged with governing the city.

   MUNICIPALITY. The City of Etowah, Tennessee, and the areas encompassed within existing city limits or as hereafter annexed.

   OWNER. The holder of title in fee simple and every mortgagee of record.

   PARTIES IN INTEREST. All individuals, associations, corporations and others who have interests of record in a dwelling and any who are in possession thereof.

   PUBLIC AUTHORITY. Any housing authority or any officer who is in charge of any department or branch of the government of the city or state relating to health, fire, building regulations or other activities concerning structures in the city.

   PUBLIC OFFICER. The officer or officers who are authorized by this subchapter to exercise the powers prescribed herein and pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 13-21-101 et seq.

   STRUCTURES. Any building or structure, or part thereof, used for human occupation and intended to be so used, and includes any outhouses and appurtenances belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith.

(1994 Code, § 13-202) (Ord. 468, passed 9-19-1991)