A. Definition; Removal Required: Any structure or premises that is, or hereafter becomes, unsanitary, deficient in exit facilities, a fire hazard, or an attractive nuisance, or that is otherwise dangerous to human life, safety, or the public welfare (such conditions hereinafter collectively referred to as "unsafe") is deemed an unsafe structure or premises. Every unsafe structure must be taken down and removed, in whole or in part, or made safe, sanitary and secure, as the code official deems necessary or as provided in this title. A vacant structure with unguarded or open doors, windows, or other openings and accessible to the general public is an attractive nuisance, a fire hazard, and unsafe within the meaning of this section.
B. Examination Of Unsafe Structures And Premises: The code official will examine every structure and premises reported as unsafe and will prepare a report of his or her findings.
C. Notice Of Unsafe Conditions: If an unsafe condition is found in a structure or premises, then the code official will serve written notice on the owner, the owner's agent, or the person in control of the structure or premises, describing the unsafe conditions found and specifying the required repairs, improvements, or actions to be taken to render the structure or premises safe or secured, or requiring the unsafe structure or portion thereof to be demolished, or such other action as is necessary to remove the hazard within a stipulated time.
D. Restoration Of Unsafe Structure: An unsafe structure may be restored to a safe condition. If the cost of the repairs or reconstruction necessary to put the structure into a safe condition is estimated by the code official to exceed fifty percent (50%) of the fair market value of the structure in its unrestored condition, then the structure must be made to comply in all respects with the provisions of this title, the Lake Zurich zoning code, and all other applicable codes and ordinances for the construction of a new structure.
E. Posting Unsafe Notice: If the owner, owner's agent, or person in control of the unsafe structure or premises cannot be found, after diligent search, then the notice of unsafe condition will be sent by mail to the last known address of one of those persons and a copy of such notice will be posted in a conspicuous place on the structure or premises.
F. Disregard Of Unsafe Notice: After refusal or neglect of the person served with a notice of unsafe condition to comply with the requirements of the notice to abate the unsafe condition, the village will institute the appropriate action to compel compliance with the order. (Ord. 2015-3-053, 3-16-2015)