(A) The Enforcement Authority may issue an order relative to any unsafe premises to require action, including, but not limited to:
(1) Vacating of an unsafe building;
(2) Sealing an unsafe building against intrusions by unauthorized persons in accordance with a uniform standard established by the town;
(3) Extermination of vermin in and about the unsafe premises;
(4) Repair of an unsafe building to bring it into compliance with standards for building condition or maintenance found in ordinances enacted by the Town of Kouts or State of Indiana;
(5) Removal of a portion of an unsafe building;
(6) Removal of an unsafe building;
(7) Requiring for an unsafe building that will be sealed for a period of more than 90 days:
(a) Sealing against intrusion by unauthorized persons and the effects of weather;
(b) Exterior improvements to make the building compatible in appearance with other buildings in the area; and
(c) Continuing maintenance and upkeep of the building and premises.
(B) The ordered action shall be reasonably related to the condition of the unsafe premises and the nature and use of nearby properties.
(C) The order shall take precedence over any municipally issued permit relating to building or land use which is obtained, either before or after the order is issued.
(D) The force of an order shall expire two years from the day the notice of the order is given unless one or more of the following events occur within such two year period:
(1) A complaint requesting judicial review is filed in accordance with § 151.27;
(2) Work is let out at public bid to a contractor to perform action required by an order in accordance with § 151.31;
(3) A civil action is filed in the Porter County Circuit Court or Superior Court in accordance with § 151.42.
(`77 Code, § 66.06) (Am. Ord. 1997-4, passed 3-17-97)