(A) Use prohibited. No owner or occupant of premises on which a pier or dock, bulkhead, boat hoist, mooring buoy or other such waterfront structure has deteriorated or fallen into disrepair or has been damaged by fire, ice or other casualty shall permit the use thereof, and the owner or occupant shall either remove the unsafe structure or place it in a safe and sound condition and until removed or placed in a safe and sound condition, shall post a warning notice and block access thereto.
(B) Removal of structures. Any dilapidated or dangerous waterfront structure in existence along the waterfront of the city shall constitute a public nuisance and shall be removed or repaired within 30 days after notice of the condition has been given to the owner of the property involved.
(C) Notice. If such a dilapidated or dangerous waterfront structure exists, the Zoning Administrator shall send a notice of the condition to the owner of the premises as is disclosed by the last tax roll of the city at such address as is shown thereon, by certified mail. The notice shall require that the dangerous structure be removed or repaired. Any person who fails, refuses or neglects to repair or remove such a dangerous or dilapidated structure within the time limits above provided for shall be guilty of a violation of this code.
(Ord. 040927, passed - -; Am. Ord. 02-02, passed 2-11-2002; Am. Ord. 080324-3, passed 3-24-2008)