If after the notice and hearing, the public officer determines that the structure under consideration is unfit for human habitation, occupancy or use, he or she shall state in writing his or her findings of fact in support of the determination and shall issue and cause to be served upon the owner thereof an order requiring the owner:
(A) To the intent and within the time specified in the order, to repair, alter or improve the structure to render it fit for human habitation, occupancy or use, or, at the option of the owner, to vacate and close the structure if the repair alteration or improvement of the structure can be made at a cost that is not more than 50% of the value of the structure; or
(B) Within the time specified in the order, to remove or demolish the structure if the repair, alteration or improvement of the structure cannot be made at a cost that is not more than 50% of the value of the structure.
(Prior Code KOC, § 950.1, passed 2-1-1971)