(A) If a dangerous structure can reasonably be repaired so that it will no longer be in violation of the provisions of this Building Code, it shall be ordered repaired, subject to the provisions of subsection (B) hereof.
(1) Whenever the Building Commissioner determines that the cost of such repairs would exceed one hundred percent of the current value of such structure as determined by the real property taxation valuation records maintained by the County Auditor, such repairs shall be presumed unreasonable and it shall be presumed for the purposes of this chapter that such structure is a public nuisance which shall be ordered demolished.
(2) It is hereby provided that a building permit authorizing repair of a dangerous building shall become void unless such necessary repairs are commenced within ten days and completed within ninety days of the date of issuance. Completion time may be extended by the Building Commissioner in thirty-day increments if the Building Commissioner finds that diligent progress or justifiable delays has warranted an extension. Only one permit to repair a dangerous structure shall be issued to the owner of record or the recipient of such order to demolish or repair a dangerous building.
(B) If the Building Commissioner determines that a dangerous structure cannot be reasonably repaired, or that the structure has been vacant, closed or boarded- up for a period of at least 2 years, an order shall be issued to demolish the structure.
(C) All doors, widows and other openings shall be covered with a minimum of one- half inch thick painted structural sheeting material or solid nominal one-inch lumber, closely butted at the edges and maintained. Such coverings may be installed to fit over the exterior casing or to fit tightly inside the exterior casing coverings the sash area only. However, there shall not be any edges or cracks that will serve as handholds for tearing off of the same. All coverings shall be anchored by nails or screws and shall not be capable of being removed without tools. Any porch floor, railing, post or roof, or any other attachment to the structure, in danger of falling or causing injury by being decayed or having holes that could cause tripping or falling, shall be repaired and maintained. All loose debris and discarded boards and lumber shall be kept clear of the premises.
(Ord. 37-00. Passed 2-14-00; Ord. 189-03. Passed 10-20-03.)