(A)
If the owner of a building or structure which has been condemned as unsafe pursuant to § 150.04 shall fail promptly to take corrective action, the Building Inspector shall give such owner written notice by certified or registered mail to the last known address of the owner or by personal service as follows:
(1) Such building or structure is in a condition that appears to constitute a fire or safety hazard or to be dangerous to life, health or other property;
(2) A hearing will be held before the Building Inspector at a designated place and time, which time shall be not less than ten days after the date of such notice, at which hearing the owner shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel and to present arguments and evidence pertaining to the matter; and/or
(3) Following the hearing, the Building Inspector may issue such order to repair, close, vacate or demolish the building or structure as appears appropriate.
(B) If the name or whereabouts of the owner cannot, after due diligence, be discovered, the notice shall be considered properly and adequately served if a copy thereof is posted on the outside of the building or structure in question at least ten days prior to the hearing and a notice of the hearing is published in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality at least once and at least one week prior to the hearing.
(Prior Code, § 16-6) (Ord. passed 2-3-1987; Res. R-2021-03, passed 6-24-2021)