(A) The Building Official shall examine, or cause to be examined, every building or structure, or portion thereof, reported as dangerous or damaged, and, if such is found to be an unsafe building as defined in this chapter, the Building Official shall give to the owner of such building or structure written notice stating the defects thereof. This notice may require the owner or person in charge of the building or premises, within 48 hours or such reasonable time as the circumstances require, to commence either the required repairs or improvements or demolition and removal of the building or structure or portions thereof, and all such work shall be completed within 90 days from date of notice, unless otherwise stipulated by the Building Official. If necessary, such notice shall also require the building, structure or portion thereof to be vacated forthwith and not re-occupied until the required repairs and improvements are completed, inspected and approved by the Building Official.
(B) Such notice shall be served in the manner provided for service of original notice of the State Rules of Civil Procedure upon the owner of record, if he or she shall be found within the city limits. If he or she is not found within the city limits, such service may be made upon said owner by registered mail or certified mail, the designated period within which said owner or person in charge is required to comply with the order of the Building Official shall begin as of the date he or she receives such notice. However, such notice shall, except in cases of immediate danger, state that the person notified may request a hearing before the Council concerning the determination that the building be repaired, removed or demolished, and such request shall be made at least three days before the deadline set in the notice if less than 15 days was set and at least ten days if over 21 days was set.
(Ord. 123-8.03, passed 1-9-1989)