The following guide shall be followed by the City Council in determining whether to order the repair, vacation or demolition of any uninhabitable or dangerous building, structure or dwelling.
(A) Repair. If a building, structure or dwelling can reasonably be repaired so that it will no longer exist in violation of the terms of this chapter, the City Council shall order it repaired within the time provided in this chapter.
(B) Vacation. If a building, structure or dwelling is in such conditions as to make it a danger to the health, safety or general welfare of its occupants or the citizens of the city or if deemed necessary for the abatement of the nuisance, the City Council shall order it vacated.
(C) Demolition. The City Council may order a building, structure or dwelling demolished if it:
(1) Is at least 50% damaged or deteriorated, on either a structural or original value basis;
(2) Is an immediate danger to life or safety of any person and such danger is not immediately remedied or corrected to eliminate the danger;
(3) Is in need of repair under this chapter and is not repaired within the reasonable time set forth in the order; and/or
(4) Is in such condition as to make it dangerous to the health, safety or general welfare, has been ordered vacated by the City Council and has not been cured of the defects within a reasonable time.
(2004 Code, § 4-608) (Ord. 2003-4, passed 2-17-2003)