(A) (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1408.01(c), a permit authorizing the demolition of any structure may be revoked or suspended unless all demolition work covered by such permit is completed within the following time limits:
Type of Structure Number of Days
One-story dwelling 30
Two-story dwelling 45
Three-story dwelling 60
One-story commercial building 45
Two-story commercial building 60
Three-story commercial building 75
Four-story commercial building 90
(2) The period of time set forth above shall be deemed to commence from the date of issuance of the permit.
(3) For any building more than four stories in height, an additional 15 days for each story in excess of four shall be allowed for completion.
(4) Apartment structures containing more than three family units shall be considered commercial buildings for the purposes of this section.
(5) Upon receipt by the Building Commissioner of a written request from the applicant, received at least ten days prior to the end of the original time limit for such demolition, an extension of time not exceeding 30 days may be granted by the Commissioner for the completion of the demolition work covered by the permit, if the Commissioner determines that exceptional circumstances exist.
(B) A permit authorizing demolition of any structure shall be void unless such demolition is commenced within twenty days of the date of issuance of the permit.
(C) (1) All demolition work shall be completed to the specifications required by the Building Commissioner within the time limits set forth above. If the Commissioner determines the demolition is not completed according to specifications or within the time limit set forth above, the Commissioner shall order the person or other entity to whom the permit was issued to properly complete the demolition.
(2) The order issued by the Commissioner shall be in writing, sent by regular U.S. mail to the person or other entity at the address listed on the permit or application therefor, shall describe the nature and manner of the work to be completed, and shall order said work to be completed within fourteen days of the date of the order.
(D) (1) If the person or entity to whom an order is directed fails to comply with the requirements of the order, the Building Commissioner shall cause the demolition to be properly completed and may employ or contract for the necessary labor to perform such work, including equipment, materials, and supplies related thereto. All expenses for such demolition work shall be paid out of funds appropriated by Council upon vouchers approved by the Mayor. The expenses shall consist of the following:
(a) All direct costs for the completion of the demolition; plus
(b) An administrative fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00).
(2) In the event the person or other entity to whom an order is directed fails to pay such expenses within 30 days after being notified of the amount thereof by the Commissioner, in writing, by regular U.S. mail, the expenses set forth above may be collected using one or more of the following methods, provided, however, that the expenses may only be collected once:
(a) Such expenses may be certified by Council to the County Auditor and placed upon the tax duplicate for collection as a special assessment and thereupon shall be collected as other taxes and assessments; or
(b) The Director of Law is authorized to bring suit and take other necessary legal action to collect all such expenses.
(E) The remedies provided in this section shall be in addition to any other penalty provided in these Codified Ordinances and any other remedy allowed by law.
(Ord. 89-97. Passed 6-2-97.)