(A) Unless otherwise specified by the building inspection department, a city order to secure a vacant or abandoned structure shall be complied with by the owner within 72 hours. If the securing has not been completed or does not comply with the requirements for securing the structure under this subchapter, the city may secure the structure and bill the owner of record for all costs incurred, including service fee, and administrative costs. The amount so billed shall constitute a personal debt of the owner and may be recovered in the same manner permitted for the recovery of fees under this subchapter.
(B) All points of entry on a vacant or abandoned structure that are suitable for animal or human entry shall be secured as follows:
(1) Unless otherwise specified by the building inspection department, on all first story and ground accessible points of entry, such shall be secured by the use of exterior grade plywood or its equivalent, of at least one-half-inch thickness, cut to the size of the opening and secured by the use of Phillips-headed two-inch-long screws; and
(2) Unless otherwise specified by the building inspection department, on entry points being secured above the first story or where not accessible from the ground level, such shall be secured by the use of exterior grade plywood or its equivalent of at least one-half-inch thickness, cut to the size of the opening and secured by the use of 16 penny common nails.
(Ord. 22-002, passed 7-21-2022)