(A) General. The Code Official, or his or her designee, shall order the owner of any premises upon which is located any structure, which, after review, in the judgement of the Code Official, or his or her designee, is so deteriorated or dilapidated or has become so out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, insanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation or occupancy, and such that it is unreasonable to repair the structure, to demolish and remove the structure; or if the structure is capable of being made safe by repairs, to repair and make safe and sanitary, or to board up and hold for future repair, or to demolish and remove at the owner’s option. When there has been a cessation of normal construction of any structure for a period of more than two (2) years, the Code Official, or his or her designee, shall order the owner to demolish and remove it, or to board it up for future repair. Boarding the structure up for future repair shall not extend beyond two (2) years, unless approved by the Building Official.
(C) Failure to comply. If the owner of a structure fails to comply with a demolition order within the time prescribed, the Code Official, or his or her designee, after a hearing conducted by the Code Enforcement Board, may cause the structure to be demolished and removed, either through an available public agency or by contract or arrangement with private persons. The cost of the demolition and removal shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located, and shall be a lien upon the real estate.
(D) Salvage materials. When any structure has been ordered demolished and removed, the city shall have the right to sell the salvage and valuable materials at the highest price obtainable.
(Ord. 2019-01, passed 7-15-19)