Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if a building or structure is found to be a dangerous building, the Building Official shall issue a notice that the building or structure is a dangerous building.
(a) Show Cause Hearing. The notice shall specify the time and place of a hearing on whether the building or structure is a dangerous building. The person to whom the notice is directed shall have the opportunity to show cause at the hearing why the hearing officer should not order the building or structure to be demolished, otherwise made safe, or properly maintained.
(b) Party Notice Directed To. The notice shall be served on each owner of, or party in interest in, the building or structure in whose name the property appears on the last local tax assessment records.
(c) Serving of Notice. The notice shall be in writing and shall be served on the owner or party in interest at least ten days before the date of the hearing in the notice, as follows:
(1) Personally. Upon the person to whom the notice is directed personally.
(2) By mail. In lieu of personal service, the notice may be served by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the owner or party in interest at the address shown on the tax records.
(3) Posting on building or structure. If notice is served on a person by certified mail, a copy of the notice shall also be posted upon a conspicuous part of the building or structure.
(d) Additional Distribution.
(1) Hearing Officer. The Building Official shall file a copy of the notice that the building or structure is a dangerous building with the hearing officer.
(2) County Register of Deeds. In addition to the notice provided for herein, the Building Official may file a notice with the Register of Deeds for the County of Oakland, State of Michigan, to advise of the proceedings pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 2000-117. Passed 11-13-00.)