(A) Proceedings to abate. Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Director of Community Development that a building or structure is in a condition that could be considered dangerous, he or she shall forthwith arrange a meeting with the Construction Codes Commission to inspect the premises, to determine if the building or structure in question is in fact dangerous. The owner or representative of the premises shall be notified of such meeting.
(B) Notice of unsafe building. If an unsafe condition is found in a building or structure, the Director of Community Development shall serve on the owner, representative or person in control of the building or structure, a written notice describing the building or structure deemed unsafe and specifying the required repairs or improvements to be made, to render the building or structure safe and secure, or requiring the unsafe building or structure or portion thereof to be demolished within 15 days. Such notice shall require the person thus notified to immediately declare to the Director of Community Development his or her acceptance or rejection of the terms of the order.
(C) Posting of unsafe building. If the owner or representative of an unsafe premises cannot be found within the city after diligent search, then such notice shall be sent by registered or certified mail to the last known address of such person; and a copy of the unsafe notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises; and such procedure shall be deemed the equivalent of personal notice.
(D) Disregard of unsafe building notice. Upon refusal or neglect of the owner or representative served with an unsafe building notice to comply with the requirements of said notice, the Director of Community Development shall cause action to be initiated pursuant to the regulations set forth in 65 ILCS 5/11-31.
(Prior Code, § 9-90) (Ord. 94-11B, passed 4-21-1994) Penalty, see § 150.999