(A) The Code Enforcement Officer shall give notice of a violation of this subchapter. Such notice shall be in writing, and shall be delivered by registered or certified mail to the owner of record as recorded in the Rush County Record’s Office, and the last known address on file in the Rush County Treasurer’s Office. If the owner’s address is different than the address shown for the property involved, a notice shall also be sent to the address of the property involved, addressed to the tenant of such address. The notice shall constitute an order based upon findings of fact, directing the owner to repair, vacate, or demolish such building, or otherwise comply with such order.
(B) The notice shall contain the following:
(1) The name of the owner, tenant, and any other persons with legal interest in the premises;
(2) The street address, or legal description of the premises;
(3) A general description of the improvements located on the property;
(4) A list of deficiencies;
(5) Whether or not repairs or correction of the deficiencies shall be made so that the building or tenant space will comply with the terms of this subchapter and, if so, a list of the required repairs, or whether the building shall be demolished;
(6) Whether or not the building shall be vacated by the tenant(s) and, if so, the date by which such vacation shall be effected;
(7) Whether or not the building constitutes a fire menace; and
(8) A statement of time considered reasonable for the owner to make the required repairs, or otherwise comply with the requirements of the notice, or allow the tenant time to vacate the premises. A reasonable time shall not exceed 30 days, except in cases of unusual or extenuating circumstances. The time to commence may be extended by the Code Enforcement Officer for an additional period up to 60 days; provided, a written request for an extension is made by the owner, tenant or other person who has a legal interest in the property, at least five days before the expiration of the time to commence, repairs, vacation, or demolition, or otherwise comply with the notice. A reasonable time to complete the repairs, vacation, or demolition, or otherwise comply as provided in the notice and such reasonable time for completion shall not exceed 90 days from the date of notice unless the time is extended by action of the Rushville Unsafe Building Board.
(Ord. 2015-03, passed 4-7-2015) Penalty, see § 154.99