(A) The designation of dwellings or dwelling units as unfit for human habitation and the procedure for the condemnation of these dwellings or dwelling units shall be carried out in compliance with the requirements of this subchapter, and those procedures set forth by state law applicable to the condemnation of unsafe buildings.
(B) Any dwelling or dwelling unit which shall be found to have any of the following defects shall be condemned as unfit for human habitation and shall be so designated and placarded by the Health Officer, Fire Inspector, Building Commissioner or Code Enforcement Inspector.
(1) One which is so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe or vermin-infested that it creates a serious hazard to the health or safety of the occupants or of the public.
(2) One which lacks illumination, ventilation or sanitation facilities adequate to protect the health or safety of the occupants or of the public.
(3) One which because of its general condition or location is unsanitary, or otherwise dangerous, to the health or safety of the occupants or of the public.
(Prior Code, § 96.65) (Ord. 3337, passed 8-7-1961; Am. Ord. 8435, passed 7-22-2002) Penalty, see § 10.99
Statutory reference:
State Unsafe Building Law, see I.C. 36-7-9-1 et seq.