(A) The Building Official shall examine or cause to be examined any building or structure or portion thereof reported as dangerous or damaged and, if such is found to be an unsafe building, as defined in this chapter, the Building Official shall give to the owner of such building or structure written notice stating the defects thereof. This notice may require the owner or person in charge of the building or premises, within 30 days or such reasonable time as the circumstances require, to commence either the required repairs or portions thereof, and all such work shall be completed within one year from date of notice, unless otherwise stipulated by the Building Official. If necessary, such notice shall also require the building, structure or portion thereof to be vacated forthwith and not reoccupied until the required repairs and improvements are completed, inspected and approved by the Board of Supervisors.
(B) Such notice shall be served in the manner provided for service of original notice of the state rules of civil procedure upon the owner of record, if he or she shall be found within the city limits. If he or she is not found within the city limits such service may be made upon said owner by registered mail or certified mail, the designated period within which said owner or person in charge is required to comply with the order of the Building Official shall begin as of the date he or she receives such notice. The notice shall state that the person to whom the notice is directed shall have the right of hearing before the Board, except in the case of immediate danger; provided, such request is made at least three days before the deadline for the action is requested.
(Ord. passed 11-17-1977)