(A) The Building Official shall issue a notice and order directed to the owner, owner’s agent, lessee or occupant of the building.
(B) The notice and order shall contain:
(1) The street address and a legal description of the premises upon which the building is located;
(2) A statement that the Building Official, Fire Chief or their authorized representatives have found the building to be dangerous with a brief and concise description of the conditions found to render the building dangerous under the provisions of § 151.03(B) of this chapter; and
(3) A statement of the action required to be taken as determined by the Building Official:
(a) If the Building Official has determined that the building or structure must be repaired, the order shall require that all required permits be secured therefor and the work physically commenced within such time (at least 30 days from the date of the notice and not to exceed 60 days from the date of the order) and completed within such time as the Building Official shall determine is reasonable under all of the circumstances;
(b) If the Building Official has determined that the building or structure must be vacated, the order shall require that the building or structure shall be vacated within a time certain from the date of the order as determined by the Building Official to be reasonable;
(c) If the Building official has determined that the building or structure must be demolished, the order shall require that the building be vacated within such time as the Building Official shall determine is reasonable (at least 30 days from the date of the notice and not to exceed 60 days from the date of the order); that all required permits be secured therefor within 30 to 60 days from the date of the order; and that the demolition be completed within such time as the Building Official shall determine is reasonable;
(d) A date and time for re-inspection of the property;
(e) Statements advising that if any required repair or demolition work (without vacation also being required) is not commenced within the time specified, the Building Official will order the building vacated and posted to prevent further occupancy until the work is completed and may proceed to cause the work to be done (abate the problem) and assess the owner the cost of such abatement and record a lien on the property for the assessment. If the city reserves the right to abate the dangerous building, the notice must also comply with the provisions of § 151.24 of this chapter; and
(f) Statements advising:
1. Any person having any record title or legal interest in the building may appeal from the notice and order or any action of the Building Official to the City Council; provided, the appeal is made in writing as provided in this chapter and filed with the Building Official within 15 days from the date of service of such notice and order; and
2. Failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of all right to an administrative hearing and determination of the matter.
(Prior Code, § 6-7.11) (Ord. 791, passed - -1999)