(A) If after the notice and hearing the City of Leitchfield Code Enforcement Board determines that the structure under consideration is unfit for human habitation, occupancy or use, the City of Leitchfield Code Enforcement Board shall state in writing the findings of fact in support of such determination and present same to the City Council. After its approval, he or she shall issue and cause to be served upon the owner thereof an order requiring the owner to (within the reasonable time specified in the order):
(1) Repair, alter, or improve the structure to render it fit for habitation, occupancy or use; or
(2) Remove or demolish the structure if the repair, alteration, or improvement of the structure cannot be made at a cost that is less than not more than 50% of the value of the structure.
(B) Unless imminent danger exists on the subject property that necessitates immediate action, the city shall send, within 14 days of a final determination after hearing or waiver of hearing by the property owner, a copy of the determination to any lien holder of record of the subject property by first-class mail with proof of mailing. The lien holder of record may, within 45 days from receipt of that notice, correct the violations cited or elect to pay all fines, penalty charges and costs incurred in remedying the situation as permitted by this chapter.
(Ord. passed 9-16-74; Am. Ord. 2002-13, passed 8-8-02; Am. Ord. 2011- 09, passed 8-15-11; Am. Ord. 2021-13, passed 11-15-21)