§ 150.17 RIGHT OF APPEAL.

   All persons shall have the right to appeal any order of the Building Inspector first through the city and then to the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission of the state in accordance with the provisions of I.C. 22-13-2-7.

(Ord. 14-1996, passed 8-14-1996)

§ 150.18 REMEDIES.

   The Building Commissioner shall in the name of the city bring actions in the County Circuit Court, for mandatory and injunctive relief in the enforcement of and to secure compliance with any order or orders made by the Building Inspector, and any such action for mandatory or injunctive relief may be joined with an action to recover the penalties provided for in this code.

(Ord. 14-1996, passed 8-14-1996)

UNSAFE BUILDINGS

§ 150.30 DEPARTMENT OF UNSAFE BUILDINGS.

   There is hereby created the Department of Unsafe Buildings. The Department of Unsafe Buildings is hereby authorized to administer this subchapter. The chief administrative officer of the Department of Unsafe Buildings shall be appointed by the Mayor.

(Ord. 2001-6, passed 5-9-2001)

§ 150.31 HEARING AUTHORITY.

   There is hereby created the Hearing Authority of the Department of Unsafe Buildings. The Hearing Authority shall be composed of all members of the City Council.

(Ord. 2001-6, passed 5-9-2001)

§ 150.32 STATE LAW ADOPTED.

   I.C. 36-7-9-1 et seq., a copy of which is appended to the ordinance codified in this subchapter, is hereby adopted by reference as if set out herein in full.

(Ord. 2001-6, passed 5-9-2001)

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

§ 150.40 OUTDOOR FIRED FURNACES.

   (A)   It shall be unlawful to create or utilize an outdoor fired furnace or burning device intended to provide heat to any structure of any kind which structure is separate and apart from the outdoor furnace or burning device itself.

   (B)   This section may be enforced by the Code Enforcement Officer, City Attorney, or any other duly authorized designee of Common Council.

   (C)   Each day during which any violation exists shall be deemed a separate offense.

   (D)   In addition to any fine imposed, any person deemed to be in violation of this section shall be responsible for all reasonable attorney fees or costs incurred by the city in the enforcement and prosecution of this section.

(Ord. 2010-2, passed 5-12-2010)