The following standards for repair, vacation or demolition shall be followed in substance by the Building Inspector in ordering the same:
(a) If the dangerous building can reasonably be repaired so that it will no longer exist in violation of the terms of this chapter, it shall be repaired.
(b) If the dangerous building is in such condition as to make it dangerous to the health, morals, safety or general welfare of the occupants, it shall be ordered to be vacated.
(Ord. 83-66. Passed 12-27-66.)
(c) In any case where a dangerous building is damaged, deteriorated or decayed to the extent of not more then fifty percent of its total building replacement costs, which cost is to be determined by an independent appraisal firm or bank appointed by the Building Inspector and President of Council and which appraisal cost will be paid for by the applicant at the time the building permit is applied for, it may be restored and extended in size but such restoration extension shall not exceed more than a ten percent increase in the cubical content of the original damaged building. In all cases where a building cannot be repaired in accordance with the provisions of this chapter it shall be demolished so that it will no longer exist in violation of the terms of this chapter. In all cases where a dangerous building is a fire hazard existing or erected in violation of the terms of this chapter or any ordinance of the City or statute of the State, it shall be demolished.
(Ord. 17-71. Passed 3-9-71.)