1317.01 Right of condemnation.
1317.02 Restoration of unsafe buildings.
1317.03 Vacating buildings.
1317.04 Temporary safeguards.
1317.05 Closing streets.
CROSS REFERENCES
Removal of unsafe structures-see Ohio R.C. 715.26 (B), 715.261
Inspection of buildings for fire and safety-see Ohio R.C. 737.34
Abatement of nuisances-see HLTH. Ch. 1726
Fire-damaged structures-see HLTH. 1726.07
Vacant dwellings-see HLTH. Ch. 1733
Procedures for declaring unit unfit for human habitation-see HLTH. 1743.07
Buildings in unsafe condition-see HLTH. 1725.13
(a) All buildings or structures that are or hereafter become unsafe, unsanitary or deficient in adequate exit facilities, or which constitute a fire hazard or are otherwise dangerous to human life or the public welfare or which, by reason of illegal or improper use, occupancy or maintenance shall be deemed unsafe buildings or structures, are hereby declared to be public nuisances. (1952 Code § 10-1-10.100)
(b) All unsafe buildings shall be taken down and removed or made safe and secured as the Chief Building Official may deem necessary.
(c) A vacant building, unguarded or open at doors or windows, shall be deemed a fire hazard and unsafe within the meaning of this Building Code.
(Ord. 128-15. Passed 3-31-15.)
A building or structure deemed unsafe by the Chief Building Official may be restored to a safe condition provided no change of use or occupancy is contemplated or compelled by reason of such reconstruction or restoration, except that if the damage or cost of reconstruction or restoration is in excess of fifty percent of its replacement value, exclusive of foundations, such building shall be made to comply in all respects with the requirements for materials and methods of construction of buildings hereafter erected. (1952 Code § 10-1-10.101)
(Ord. 128-15. Passed 3-31-15.)
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