§ 6-154. Derelict structures.

(a)

A derelict structure is any building, structure, or portion thereof that meets any of the following criteria:

(1)

Has been ordered vacated by the Building Official pursuant to sections 6-190 through 6-192;

(2)

Has been declared a dangerous structure by the Building Official;

(3)

Is left unsecured and unoccupied for over ten days;

(4)

Is occupied in violation of section 6-192;

(5)

Has, while vacant, had a nuisance declared by the city on the property upon which it is located;

(6)

Is partially burned or destroyed from wind, water or other natural causes and unoccupied for over 30 days.

(b)

Any property which has been declared by the Building Official to be a derelict structure shall be considered in violation of this article until:

(1)

The structure has been demolished and the lot cleared and graded after demolition approval is issued by the city, with final inspection and approval by the Building Official; or

(2)

The owner has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Building Official that the property is free of all conditions causing its status as a derelict structure.

(Ord. No. 1533, § 1(Exh. A), 8-12-2014)