Upon a determination by the Building and Zoning Inspector that any building, dwelling or structure is in an advanced state of disrepair by reason of defective or inadequate plumbing or sanitary facilities; faulty or defective electric wiring; the accumulation of debris, filth, rubbish or garbage; general deterioration in the structure due to age, neglect, exposure to the elements or vandalism; failure of the exterior enclosure causing exposure to the elements and a general deterioration of the structure; partial damage to the structure due to fire, windstorm or other calamity; or deterioration or damage to the foundation, so as to endanger the health, safety and welfare of the public and is therefore a public nuisance, the Inspector shall direct the owner of such building, dwelling or structure, in writing, by certified mail, at the last known address of such owner, to effect the repairs necessary to put the building in a reasonably safe condition. If the owner is unknown or cannot be located, the Inspector shall publish such notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the Municipality for not less than two consecutive weeks. No repairs shall be made unless all requirements of this Building and Housing Code and the Zoning Code are complied with.
(Ord. 649. Passed 6-16-77.)