(A) The Building Inspector may issue and cause to be served, in the manner prescribed in § 151.104, a complaint charging that a dwelling is unfit or that any building is unsafe; if his or her inspection discloses a basis for so charging, the complaint shall state: That a hearing will be held before the Building Inspector or his or her designated agent, at a place therein fixed not less than ten days nor more than 30 days after the serving of the complaint; that the owner and parties in interest may file an answer to the complaint and to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the place and time fixed in the complaint; and that the rules of evidence prevailing in the courts of law or equity shall not be controlling in hearings before the Building Inspector.
(B) (1) If, after the notice and hearing, the Building Inspector determines that the dwelling or dwelling unit under consideration is unfit for human habitation or the building is dangerous, he or she shall state, in writing, his or her findings of fact in support of this determination, and shall issue and cause to be served upon the owner thereof an order.
(2) To the intent and within the time specified in the order, to repair, alter or improve the dwelling or other building to render it fit and safe, or if the repair, alteration or improvement can be made at a cost that is not more than 50% of the value of the building, at the option of the owner, to locate and close the building; or, if the repair cannot be made at a cost that is not more than 50% of the value of the building, within the time specified in the order, to remove or demolish the dwelling or other building.
(1989 Code, § 151.103) (Ord. 1073, passed - -1967; Am. Ord. 2871, passed 8-24-2015)