Upon a determination by the code enforcement agency that a structure, dwelling or building is unsafe, unsanitary, dangerous or detrimental to the public safety or welfare, the city may take corrective action by causing it to be vacated, closed, removed or demolished, either directly or through a third-party agent, in the absence of owner agreement or a court order, provided the following conditions are met:
(a) The code enforcement agency undertakes reasonable efforts to locate and seek agreement from the owner prior to taking the corrective action;
(b) The corrective action may only be taken as to a structure, dwelling or building that is either:
(1) Defined in § 1749.02(e)(3), (e)(5), (e)(8); or
(2) Defined in § 1749.02(e)(6), (e)(7); (e)(8) or (e)(10); provided, that the structure, dwelling, or building is vacant, abandoned or has been lawfully declared unfit for human habitation; and the reasonable estimated cost of repair, rehabilitation or corrective action exceeds the reasonable estimate of the fair market value of the structure, dwelling, or building.
(c) Prior to undertaking the corrective action, the city will provide notice to the owner and meet procedural requirements in accordance with § 1749.07
(Ord. passed 2-19-2019)