(A) Notice of violations. Whenever the Historic Board finds that the owner of property in any historic district has neglected to keep the property and premises in a clean, sanitary, and tidy condition, or has failed to maintain any structure in a good state of repair and in a safe condition, the Historic Board may give the owner written notice to correct the failures or violations within 30 days after receipt of notice, and if the owner fails to comply, then the Historic Board may bring appropriate enforcement actions as provided by § 156.99(A).
(B) Enforcement. It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to enforce this chapter. He or she shall receive applications required by this code and furnish the prescribed certificates of appropriateness. He or she shall examine areas for which permits have been issued, and he or she shall make necessary inspections to see that the provisions of this code are being upheld. He or she may be provided with the assistance of the Chief of Police in enforcing orders and the City Attorney in prosecuting violations.
(C) Building Inspector’s duties. For the purpose of this chapter of the code, the Building Inspector shall have the following duties:
(1) Upon finding that any of the provisions of this chapter of the code are being violated, he or she shall notify, in writing, the person responsible for the violation, ordering the action necessary to correct the violation;
(2) Order discontinuance of any illegal work being done;
(3) Order removal of illegal buildings and structures or illegal additions or structural alterations; or
(4) Take any other action authorized by this code to ensure compliance with or prevent violation of this code. This may include the issuance of certificates of appropriateness and such similar administrative duties as are permissible under the law.
(Ord. 1984-19, passed 10-25-1984)