1335.10 PHOTOGRAPHS.

   (a)    Prior to execution of an order under the provisions of Section 1335.09, the Bureau of Buildings, Inspections, Licenses and Permits shall cause not less than three photographs to be taken and processed which shall accurately identify the building, structure or premises to be repaired, secured by boarding up, torn down, demolished or removed and the geographic location of the same. Such photographs shall be taken on or about the date upon which the Bureau issued its notice and order under Section 1335.05 and shall accurately portray the defects and conditions of the building, structure or premises which render the same to be insecure, unsafe, abandoned or vacant and open and unsecured to trespass, structurally defective or especially liable to fire, or which endanger health, life or other buildings or property.

   (b)    The Bureau shall cause accurate records to be maintained which will enable identification to be made of the photographs referred to in subsection (a) hereof, the date and time taken, the person taking the same, witnesses to such taking, weather conditions and other pertinent data.

   (c)    In lieu of photographs the Bureau is authorized to utilize other visual means with a record thereof, which will permanently and accurately portray the condition and defects of the building, structure or premises.

   (d)    The photographs or other visual means referred to in this section shall be submitted to Council prior to execution of any order to tear down, demolish or remove under the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 92-110. Passed 5-19-92.)