It shall be unlawful to maintain or permit the existence of any unsafe or unfit structures or premises in the city. It shall be unlawful for the owner, occupant, or person in custody of any unsafe or unfit structure or premises to permit the same to remain in an unsafe or unfit condition, or to occupy or permit the occupancy of such structures or premises after the time to appeal any adverse notice or order from the Codes Enforcement Office. Vacating and closing structures or premises that are unsafe or unfit due to dangerous or unsanitary conditions shall not exonerate the owner without rendering the same safe and sanitary to neighbors and the general public.
(Ord. 1996-010, passed 10-14-96)