(a) On being served notice of a public nuisance as defined in Section 1359.08, the owner may within 15 days after receipt of notice, apply in writing to the Building Program Manager for a special building permit to undertake the repairs or replacement of items found to constitute a public nuisance. Upon approval of the application, the Building Program Manager shall issue the special building permit.
(b) The owner shall furnish adequate plans and specifications as required by the Building Department, covering the repairs or replacements to the Building Program Manager within 15 days after receipt of notice or such additional time, not to exceed 90 days, as the Building Program Manger may deem necessary to complete plans and specifications.
(c) The Building Program Manager shall, on approval of the plans and specifications, issue a special building permit to the owner. The special building permit shall be valid for a period of 90 days and within that time the owner shall effect and complete the repairs or replacements. The Building Program Manager may grant an extension to the special building permit, in writing, if the owner shows reason or cause for the requested extension and the extension will more readily affect the repairs and/or replacements.
(d) Whenever permits are issued for repairs to the plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning, or similar systems in a nuisance structure, such permits shall be valid for a period of time not to exceed the unexpired term of the special building permit, or extension thereof, pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, notwithstanding any other provision of the this Code to the contrary. In the event the said permits are issued for work which exceeds that which is necessary for the abatement of the nuisance, and if the nuisance is abated within the time provided in subsection (c) of this section, then the said permits shall remain valid, subject to the terms, provisions and limitations of the Unified Building Code.
(e) On being served notice, the owner may within 15 days apply in writing or in person to the Building Program Manager for a special wrecking permit to abate the nuisance completely by demolition and removal of the structure. The special wrecking permit shall be valid for a period of 30 days, and within that time the owner shall completely demolish and remove the entire building including basement and foundation walls where practical, and including any accessory structures. The Building Program Manager may grant an extension to the special wrecking permit if the owner shows reason or cause for the requested extension.
(Ord. 13-05. Passed 4-18-05.)