(A) An authorized official, other than the Building Inspector, who has declared a dwelling, dwelling unit or structure unfit for human habitation shall refer the matter to the Building Inspector.
(B) The Building Inspector shall determine if the dwelling, dwelling unit or structure qualifies as a dangerous building, as defined in Chapter 152.
(1) If the Building Inspector determines the building qualifies as a dangerous building, the appropriate steps shall be taken as outlined in Chapter 152.
(2) If the Building Inspector determines the building does not qualify as a dangerous building, any notice to vacate shall be removed and the building may be reoccupied.
(C) The Building Inspector may authorize the owner, occupant, contractors or other responsible parties to enter any vacated structure during daylight hours to make necessary repairs or to take action to correct any violations. If the Building Inspector authorizes any person to enter the structure, the Building Inspector shall notify the Jackson County Sheriff's Office in writing of the persons so authorized to be on the property. Any permission from the Building Inspector shall not allow any persons to be on the property of a vacated structure during nighttime hours or allow the reoccupation of the structure until such structure is deemed fit for human habitation.
(Ord. 161, passed 6-14-2022)