(A) Generally. Buildings subject to the requirements of this subchapter, which do not meet the requirements of this subchapter, shall be abated by rehabilitation, repair or demolition in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.
(B) Rehabilitation. Designated historical structures, when rehabilitated, remodeled, repaired or upgraded, shall comply with the provisions of the State Historical Building Code and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
(C) Demolition. Buildings subject to the requirements of this subchapter, which do not meet the requirements of this subchapter, may be abated by demolition. Prior to obtaining a demolition permit for the demolition of a designated historic structure and/or a structure that qualifies for inclusion on the California Register of Historic Resources, the owner/applicant must comply with all local, state and federal rules, regulations and policies pertaining to the demolition of a historic resource, including, but not limited to: City of Eureka Municipal Code; California Environmental Quality Act; and the California Coastal Act. The owner/applicant may need to demonstrate, to the city's satisfaction, that a structure to be demolished is not a historic resource and/or a structure that qualifies for inclusion on the California Register of Historic Resources.
(D) Substandard buildings, hazardous and dangerous conditions. Substandard buildings, hazardous and dangerous conditions which are not abated within the time limits set forth in EMC § 150.070 shall be considered a public nuisance and a dangerous building and shall be vacated and/or abated in accordance with the provisions of EMC § 150.043. In addition to any other remedy provided herein, the City Council may cause any building not abated within the time limits set forth in EMC § 150.070 to be vacated, strengthened, repaired, rehabilitated, remodeled, demolished or upgraded in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and place a lien on the property for all costs incurred in accordance with the provisions of the EMC §§ 150.046 through 150.049.
(Ord. 651-C.S., passed 2-5-02)