(A) The Building and Planning Director may issue an order requiring action relative to any unsafe premises. The following orders become final ten days after notice is given, unless a hearing is requested before the ten days end by a person holding a fee interest, life estate, or equitable interest of a contract purchaser in the unsafe premises:
(1) Sealing an unsafe building against intrusion by unauthorized persons, in accordance with a uniform standard established by ordinance;
(2) Extermination of vermin in and about the unsafe premises;
(3) Removal of trash, debris, or fire hazardous material in and about the unsafe premises.
(B) (1) The following orders require a hearing before they become final:
(a) Repair or rehabilitation of an unsafe building to bring it into compliance with standards for building condition or maintenance required for human habitation, occupancy, or use by a statute, a rule adopted under IC 4-22-2, or an ordinance;
(b) Removal of part of an unsafe building;
(c) Removal of an unsafe building; and
(d) Requiring, for an unsafe building that will be sealed for a period of more than 90 days:
1. Sealing against intrusion by unauthorized persons and the effects of weather;
2. Exterior improvements to make the building compatible in appearance with other buildings in the area; and
3. Continuing maintenance and upkeep of the building and premises.
(2) Any person having substantial property interest in the unsafe premises may appear in person or by counsel at the hearing.
(Ord. 2022-03, passed 4-27-22)