(A) A property which has been partially or completely destroyed by natural or human-made disaster is exempt from the strict requirements of this chapter.
(B) For purposes of this section, NATURAL OR HUMAN-MADE DISASTER shall mean fire, lightning, hurricane, tornado, toxic substances or high winds, destruction by bomb, gas explosion, vehicle collision, fumes, act of war, riot, civil disturbance or infestation by insects, rodents or disease bearing agents.
(C) Properties that have been damaged or destroyed by natural or human-made disaster shall be registered with the township within five business days of the disaster and an application for a permit to start reconstruction, construction or demolition of the damaged property shall be made by the owner within 90 days of the disaster. Failure to comply with this division (C) shall remove the exemption provided herein and subject the property to the requirements of this chapter.
(D) At all times, property that has been damaged or destroyed by a natural or human-made disaster shall be secured, maintained and monitored as lawfully required and/or authorized by the Township Building Official and Code Enforcement Officer under any federal, state, county and/or township laws, rules or regulations, including if applicable, this chapter.
(Prior Code, § XI-8.12)