(A) Building conditions. All doors and window openings of any building must be equipped in a manner adequate for occupancy as prescribed in the applicable building regulations; provided, however, that such door and window openings may be otherwise boarded or sealed, for a period of not more than 45 consecutive days or 60 days in any 12-month period, unless the Director authorizes in writing a longer period of time. The owner shall maintain the building in an enclosed and secure state until the building is reoccupied.
(B) Distressed building plan. At the time a distressed building is registered as required herein and no later than 15 days after a distressed building is registered or determined to require registration, the owner shall submit a distressed building plan to the city. The city may prescribe a form for the plan. If the owner fails to submit the plan as provided for by this subchapter, the Director may develop the plan. The plan shall contain the following as a minimum:
(1) A plan of action to repair any doors, windows or other openings which are boarded up or otherwise secured by any means other than conventional methods used for occupancy in the design of the building or permitted for new construction or similar type in the applicable building regulations;
(2) For buildings and premises thereof which are found to be in violation of Chapter 95 of the city code, or in violation of any other code provision relating to health and safety, the distressed building plan shall contain a plan of action to remedy such public nuisance(s);
(3) A time schedule identifying a date of commencement of repairs or other corrective action detailed in the plans of action required by divisions (B)(1) and (B)(2) above; and
(4) A plan of action to maintain the building and premises thereof on an ongoing and continuous basis in conformance with this subchapter and with Chapter 95 of this city code.
(Ord. 2008-43, passed 12-1-2008)