The Commissioner of Building may require a reasonable deposit to assure compliance with the provisions of this chapter. If an owner or applicant fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter, then the Commissioner of Building is authorized to take such action as necessary either temporarily or permanently to remedy any adverse conditions created, at the expense of the owner. The Commissioner of Building is authorized to deduct the costs of the remedy or remedies from the deposit. Should the cost of the remedy exceed the deposit amount, the Commissioner of Building shall submit bills for the excess cost to the owner. Should the owner fail to pay the cost of the remedy, the Commissioner of Building shall certify the amount due to the Director of Finance who shall have such due amount placed on the tax duplicate.
(Ord. 167-2001. Passed 10-1-01.)