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UNSAFE BUILDINGS
I.C. 36-7-9-1 through 36-7-9-28, as amended, are hereby adopted by reference as the Unsafe Buildings and Premises Law. All proceedings within the town for the inspection, repair, and removal of unsafe buildings and/or premises shall be governed by said law and the provisions of this subchapter. In the event that provisions of this subchapter and provisions of I.C. 36-7-9-1 through 36-7-9-28 conflict then the provisions of the state statute shall control.
(Ord. 276, passed 11-8-99)
In addition to the definitions provided for in the state statute the following definitions shall apply to this subchapter.
ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY. Refers to the Zoning Administrator for the town.
HEARING AUTHORITY. Refers to the Plan Commission for the town.
SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY INTEREST. The definition set forth in I.C. 36-7-9-2 is hereby incorporated by reference, as if copied in full.
(Ord. 276, passed 11-8-99)
(A) The Enforcement Authority is hereby authorized to administer and proceed under the provisions of this subchapter in the inspection of buildings and/or premises, and in ordering the repair and/or removal of any buildings or premises found to be unsafe as specified in I.C. 36-7-9-4, as amended, or as specified hereinafter.
(B) The Hearing Authority is hereby authorized to conduct hearings in accordance with I.C. 36-7-9-7.
(Ord. 276, passed 11-8-99)
The definition of unsafe buildings and unsafe premises contained in I.C. 36-7-9-4 is supplemented as follows, to provide minimum standards for building conditions and/or maintenance within the jurisdiction of the Plan Commission:
(A) Any building, structure, and/or premises that has any or all of the unsafe conditions or defects described hereinafter shall be deemed an unsafe building and/or unsafe premises, provided that such condition(s) or defect(s) exist to the extent that life, health, property or safety of the public or its occupants are endangered;
(B) Whenever any door, aisle, passageway or other means of exit is not of sufficient width or size or is not arranged as required so as to be in compliance with the applicable Indiana State Building Code then in force;
(C) Whenever the stress in any materials, member or portion thereof, due to all dead and live loads, is more than one and one-half times the working stress or stresses allowed for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location as established by the applicable Indiana State Building Code then in force;
(D) Whenever any portion of a building, structure and/or premises has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood or any other cause to such extent that the structural strength or stability thereof is materially less than it was prior to catastrophe and less than the minimum requirements for new building codes of similar structure, purpose or location, as established by the applicable Indiana State Building Code then in force;
(E) Whenever any portion, member or appurtenance of any building or structure is likely to fail to become detached or dislodged or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property;
(F) Whenever any portion of a building or structure or any member, appurtenance or ornamentation on the exterior thereof is not of sufficient strength or stability or is not anchored, attached or fashioned in place so as to be capable of resisting a wind pressure of one-half of that specified for new buildings or similar structure, purpose or location, without exceeding the working stresses permitted for such buildings as established by the applicable Indiana State Building Code then in force;
(G) Whenever any portion of a building or structure has wracked, warped, buckled or settled to such an extent that walls or other structural portions have materially less resistance to wind or earthquakes than is required in the case of similar new construction;
(H) Whenever any building or structure or any portion thereof is likely to partially or completely collapse because of:
(1) Dilapidation, deterioration or decay;
(2) Faulty construction;
(3) The removal, movement or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting such building;
(4) The deterioration, decay or inadequacy of its foundation;, or
(5) Any other cause;
(I) Whenever, for any reason, the building, structure or premises or any portion thereof is manifestly unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used;
(J) Whenever the exterior walls or vertical structural members lift, lean or buckle to such an extent that a plumb line passing through the center of gravity does not fall beside the middle one-third of the base;
(K) Whenever the building or structure, exclusive of the foundation, shows 33% or more damage or deterioration of its supporting member or members, or 50% damage or deterioration of its supporting members enclosing outside walls or coverings;
(L) Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake or flood or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become:
(1) An attractive nuisance to children; or
(2) Freely accessible to persons without a substantial property interest;
(M) Whenever any building or structure has been constructed, exists or is maintained in violation of any specific requirement or prohibition applicable to any building or structure provided by building regulations of the town or any law or ordinances of the State of Indiana or Johnson County relating to the condition, location or structure of buildings;
(N) Whenever any building or structure which, whether or not erected in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances, has any non-supporting part, member or portion less than 50% or in any supporting part, member or portion less than 66% of the:
(1) Strength,
(2) Fire-resisting qualities or characteristics, or
(3) Weather-resisting qualities or characteristics required by law in the case of a newly constructed building of the like, area, height and occupancy in the same location;
(O) Whenever a building or structure used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, default, faulty construction or arrangements, inadequate light, air or sanitation facilities, or otherwise is determined by the Enforcement Authority to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation, or in such a condition that it is likely to cause sickness or disease;
(P) Whenever any portion of a building or structure remains on a site after the demolition or destruction of the building or structure; or
(Q) Whenever any building or structure is abandoned for a period in excess of six months, so as to constitute such building or portion thereof an attractive nuisance or a hazard to the public.
(Ord. 276, passed 11-8-99; Am. Ord. 322, passed 9-20-04)
All work for the reconstruction, alteration, repair or demolition of any building, structure and/or premises shall be performed in a good, workmanlike manner, according to acceptable standards and practices in the trade. The provisions of the rules, regulations and statutes pertaining to construction, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and one and two family dwellings obligated by the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission shall be accepted standard and acceptable practice for all matters covered by this subchapter or orders issued pursuant to this subchapter by the Enforcement Authority.
(Ord. 276, passed 11-8-99)
No person, firm or corporation, whether it is owner, lessee, sublessee, or occupant, shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building, structure or premises, or cause or permit the same to be done contrary to, or in violation of, any of the provisions of this subchapter or any order issued pursuant to this subchapter by the Enforcement Authority.
(Ord. 276, passed 11-8-99) Penalty, see § 150.99
(A) The Enforcement Authority shall establish in its operating budget a fund designated as the Unsafe Building Fund (hereinafter referred to as the Fund).
(B) The Fund may receive appropriations from the Town Council or any other governmental unit, as well as any funds received from settlements or obligations, judgments, proceeds of bond money received from civil penalties, or other sources permitted under I.C. 36-7-9-14.
(C) The Fund shall be used for any and all costs incurred by the Enforcement Authority and/or the Hearing Authority, its agents or assigns, including but not limited to, costs incurred under I.C. 36-7-9-14(c).
(D) The Enforcement Authority shall prepare an annual report to be filed with the Town Council reporting the source and use of all monies within the fund.
(Ord. 276, passed 11-8-99)
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