A. Any building or structure within the city which has or may be damaged by fire, decay, or other cause to the extent of fifty percent (50%) of its value shall be torn down and removed. (Ord. 2042, 10-3-2005; amd. 2013 Code)
B. Upon written notice of such building filed with the fire chief, he shall then appoint three (3) persons to determine whether or not such building or structure has been damaged to the extent of fifty percent (50%) of its value.
C. A copy of the notice filed with the chief, together with a notice of the appointment of this board of three (3) persons to determine the damage, shall be served upon the owner of the premises by personal service or by registered or certified mail to his last known address. Such notice may be in substantially the following form:
To ,
You are hereby notified that has determined that the building owned by you at , located within the City, has been damaged by fire, decay or otherwise to the extent of fifty percent (50%) of its value; and that a board of three (3) members has been appointed to verify this finding, which board will hold its first meeting in the City Hall on the day of , at the hour of o'clock, at which time it will determine whether this finding is correct.
If this finding is certified by the board, you must tear down and remove said building.
D. If the board of three (3) members determines that the building in question has been damaged to the extent of fifty percent (50%) of its value, it shall be the duty of the owner to tear down or remove the building within twenty (20) days after the finding of the board; and it shall be unlawful to occupy or permit such building to be occupied after such finding. (Ord. 2042, 10-3-2005)