(A) If the owner of a building or structure that has been condemned as unsafe, pursuant to this subchapter, shall fail to take prompt corrective action, the Building Inspector shall give the owner written notice, by certified or registered mail, to the last known address or by personal service, that:
(1) The building or structure is in a condition that appears to constitute a fire or safety hazard or to be dangerous to life, health or other property;
(2) A hearing will be held before the Building Inspector at a designated place and time, not later than ten days after the date of the notice, at which time the owner shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel and to present arguments and evidence pertaining to the matter; and
(3) Following the hearing, the inspector may issue such order to repair, close, vacate or demolish the building or structure as appears appropriate.
(B) If necessary, such notice shall also require the building, structure or portion thereof to be vacated and not reoccupied until the specified repairs and improvements are completed, inspected and approved by the Building Inspector. The Building Inspector shall cause to be posted at each entrance to such building a notice as follows: “THIS BUILDING IS UNSAFE AND ITS USE OR OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN PROHIBITED BY THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.” Such notice shall remain posted until the required repairs are made or demolition is completed. It shall be unlawful for any person or his or her agents or servants to remove such notice without written permission of the Building Inspector or for any person to enter the building except for the purpose of making the required repairs or of demolishing same.
(C) If the name or whereabouts of the owner cannot, after due diligence, be discovered, the notice shall be considered properly and adequately served if a copy thereof is posted on the outside of the building or structure in question at least ten days prior to the hearing and a notice of the hearing is published in a newspaper having general circulation in the town at least once not later than one week prior to the hearing.
(1993 Code, § 90.72) (Ord. passed 11-13-1990) Penalty, see § 151.99