(A) The Code Enforcement Officer shall give notice of a violation of this chapter. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be delivered by registered or certified mail to the owner of record as recorded in the County Records Office at the last known address on file in the County Treasurer’s Office. If the owner’s address is different than the address shown for the property involved, then a notice shall also be sent to the address of the property involved, addressed to the occupant of such address.
(B) The notice shall constitute an order based upon findings of fact directing the owner and occupant to repair, vacate or demolish such building or otherwise comply with such order.
(C) The notice shall contain the following:
(1) The name of the owner, occupant and any other persons with legal interest in the premises;
(2) The street address or legal description of the premises;
(3) A general description of the improvements located on the property;
(4) A list of defects;
(5) Whether or not repairs or corrections of the defects shall be made so that the building will comply with the terms of this chapter, and if so, a list of the required repairs, or whether or not the building shall be demolished;
(6) Whether or not the building shall be vacated by the occupants, and if so, the date by which such vacation shall be effected;
(7) Whether or not the building constitutes a fire menace; and
(8) A statement of the time considered reasonable for the owner to make the required repairs or otherwise comply with the requirements of the notice, or to allow the occupant time to vacate the premises.
(a) A reasonable time shall not exceed 30 days except for in cases of unusual or extenuating circumstances. The time to commence may be extended by the Code Enforcement Officer for an additional period of up to 60 days, provided that an application for an extension is made by the owner, occupant or other person who has a legal interest in the property at least five days before the expiration of the time to commence, repair, vacate, demolish or otherwise comply with the notice.
(b) A reasonable time to complete the repairs, vacation or demolition or to otherwise comply as provided in the notice shall not exceed 90 days from the date of notice unless the time is extended by action of the City Property Standards Board.
(Ord. 2020-11, passed 12-7-2020)