A. Vacating Structures. When, in the opinion of the Building Commissioner, there is an immediate danger of failure or collapse of a structure or any part thereof that would endanger life, or when any building or structure has collapsed and life is endangered by the continued occupation of the structure, the Building Commissioner may order and require the occupants thereof to vacate the structure forthwith. In that case, the Building Commissioner will cause to be posted, at each entrance to such structure, a notice reading “DANGER” and stating that the structure is unsafe and its use or occupancy has been prohibited. It is unlawful thereafter for any person to enter such structure except for the purpose of making required repairs or demolishing the structure.
B. Temporary Safeguards. When, in the opinion of the Building Commissioner, there is an immediate danger to life, property, or the safety of the general public by a collapse or failure of a structure or by other unsafe conditions on or in the structure or premises, the Building Commissioner immediately may cause the necessary work to be done to render such structure or premises or parts thereof temporarily safe or inaccessible to the general public.
C. Closing Of Streets And Buildings. When necessary for public safety, the Building Commissioner may close sidewalks, streets, buildings, and structures temporarily and prohibit them from being used.
D. Emergency Work. For the purposes of enforcement of this Section, the Building Commissioner may employ and obtain the necessary labor, equipment, services, and materials, whether through existing Village resources or through outside contractors and vendors, to perform the required work as expeditiously as possible.
E. Costs Of Emergency Work. All costs incurred by the Village in the performance of emergency work pursuant to this Section will be billed to the owner of the premises. If the owner of the premises does not, or cannot, promptly pay said bill, then the Village may pursue any and all appropriate legal action against the owner for the recovery of such costs, including, without limitation, causing a lien for such costs to be filed against the property. (Ord. 2021-13, 6-28-2021)