(A) When the whole or any part of any building is found to be in a dangerous or unsafe condition (as defined in § 151.01), the Designated Enforcement Official shall issue a notice of the dangerous or unsafe condition. The notice shall be served on the owner(s) by either certified mail or personal service.
(B) Such notice shall be directed to the owner(s), as well as any other party with an interest in the building or the property on which the building is located.
(C) The notice shall identify the condition or conditions for which the building has been found to be dangerous or unsafe, specify that a permit or permits for the performance of work to correct such violations be obtained from the County Building Official and the time within which the violation shall be corrected. If the owner(s) find that the work cannot be completed within the time specified, or for any other reason, the owner(s) may appeal to the Hearing Officer, to show cause why the structure should not be ordered to be demolished or otherwise made safe. If the owner(s) do not complete correction of the violation or complete demolition within the time specified by the notice, then the Designated Enforcement Official shall send the owner(s) a second notice, stating the date on which the owner(s) shall appear before the Hearing Officer to show cause why the structure should not be ordered to be demolished or otherwise made safe. This notice shall be served on the owner(s) in the manner prescribed in division (A) above.
(D) The Designated Enforcement Official shall file a copy of the notice provided for in this section with the Hearing Officer.
(Ord. 29, passed 5-18-1998)