The Building Inspector shall examine or cause to be examined any building or structure, or any portion thereof, which has been reported as unsafe or which he believes to be unsafe. If the building or structure is found to be unsafe, as defined in this chapter, the Building Inspector shall serve a written notice upon the owner of the building or structure, either by personally giving the notice to the owner or by mailing it to the owner by certified mail addressed to the owner at his last known address or to the address to which tax bills are sent, stating that the building or structure is unsafe and listing the repairs or alterations which must be made in order to make it safe. The notice shall require the owner either to complete the specified repairs and alterations, within sixty days of the date of the notice, or to demolish and remove the building or structure within seventy-five days of the date of the notice.
In the event of an emergency situation compelling immediate action to protect the public health and safety, the Building Inspector may order the repairs and alterations or demolition completed within a shorter time. The Building Inspector shall have the authority to determine what constitutes such an emergency.
(Ord. 800. Passed 3-4-63.)