Upon a determination by the Building Commissioner that any building, dwelling or structure is in such advanced state of disrepair by reason of defective or inadequate plumbing or sanitary facilities or faulty or defective electric wiring, accumulation of debris, filth, rubbish or garbage, general deterioration in the structure because of age, neglect, exposure to the elements or vandalism, failure of the exterior enclosure causing exposure to the elements and general deterioration of the structure, partial damage to the structure by reason of fire, windstorm or other calamity, or by reason of deterioration or damage to the foundation, so as to endanger the health, safety and welfare of the public and is therefore a public nuisance, he shall direct the owner of such building, dwelling or other structure, in writing by certified mail, at the last known address of the owner, to effect the repairs necessary to put the building in a reasonably safe condition, or, if the owner is unknown or cannot be located, by publishing a notice to effect such repairs as are necessary to put the building in a reasonably safe condition in a newspaper of general circulation in the City for a period of not less than two consecutive weeks. No repairs shall be made unless all requirements of the Building Code and Zoning Ordinance are complied with.
(Ord. 1966-96. Passed 11-28-66.)
(Ord. 1966-96. Passed 11-28-66.)