When the Enforcement Officer has evidence to support the contention that building is unfit for human habitation, he or she shall give notice of condemnation to the owner and the occupant. That notice shall be in the following form:
NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION
“To (owner-occupant of premises) of the premises commonly known as which are located in the City of Union City, State of Indiana.
“You are hereby notified that (described building) on the above described premises has been deemed to be in violation of the Minimum Housing Standards of the City of Union
City. The specific nature of this violation is: (here insert the facts as to the violation).
“You must remedy this condition or demolish the building within 30 days after this notice is served to you. Failure to do so may result in the imposition of penalties as authorized by § 150.99 of the Housing Code of the City of Union City.
THIS BUILDING IS BEING CONDEMNED. ANY OCCUPANT MUST VACATE THE PREMISES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THE SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE AS AUTHORIZED BY § 150.17 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY.
THIS NOTICE WILL AUTOMATICALLY BECOME AN ORDER UNLESS THE PROPERTY OWNER PRESENTS HIMSELF OR HERSELF AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MEETING BEFORE THE EXPIRATION OF THE TIME SET OUT IN THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION.”
(Ord. 2005-08, passed 10-24-05; Am. Ord. 2012-03, passed 3-26-12; Am. Ord. 2015-02, passed 5-26-15)