8-1-11: UNSAFE BUILDINGS 1 :
It is hereby declared a menace to the public safety and a nuisance for any person to cause or permit the existence of any unsafe, dilapidated or otherwise insecure building, wall, stack, chimney, cornice, sign, awning or other like structure of any kind which, from manner of construction, age, condition or other circumstances, is or may become a menace to the safety of persons or property. (1994 Code)

 

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1. S.H.A. 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, power of City to define and demolish unsafe buildings.