(a) When a building or structure is or hereafter becomes unsafe, unsanitary or deficient in adequate exit facilities, or which is or constitutes a fire hazard, or is or becomes, in any way, dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or which, by reason of illegal or improper use, occupancy or maintenance, is or becomes unsafe, it may be ordered condemned by the Building Official by a written order hereinafter referred to as a “Condemnation Order”. Such Condemnation Order shall be issued only after proper inspection and evaluation by the Building Official. The results of such evaluation and the professional opinion of the Building Official shall be the factors which determine the terms of the Condemnation Order.
(b) The Building Official may permit the owner to make proper repairs to the building or structure. Such repairs shall render the building or structure safe and secure as deemed necessary by the Building Official and as provided in this section or any other applicable laws, ordinances or resolutions.
(c) An uninhabitable and/or unused building which is open at door, window or other openings, shall conclusively be deemed a fire hazard and unsafe, unless it is permanently closed and protected in an approved manner.
(d) Upon the Building Official issuing the Condemnation Order, the city, village or township where the building or structure is located shall be responsible for the condemnation proceedings in accordance with their local zoning ordinances, Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5, Ohio Revised Code Chapter 7 and all other applicable laws.
(Ord. 2007-501. Adopted 10-15-07; Ord. 2024-047. Adopted 3-4-24.)