When the Sanitarian finds a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit, structure or outbuilding, as defined in Chapter 1365, which is vacant and not secured or left in an open state, he shall issue an order to the owner reciting the existence of such dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit, structure or outbuilding that is not secure and require that said dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit, structure or outbuilding be immediately secured, closed, locked, padlocked or sealed so as to prevent the entrance of any person(s), animal(s) and/or insects, rodents or other pests from gaining access to all parts of the interior of said dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit, structure or outbuilding through any and all doorways, latchways, window spacing including basement or cellar windows or any other type of opening. The person to whom the order is directed shall comply immediately.
(Ord. 9123/81. Passed 10-26-81.)