§ 6-191. Statement of actions.

In addition to the information in the dangerous or derelict notification, the Building Official may include any of the following:

(1)

If the Building Official has determined that the structure must be vacated, the notification shall require that the building or structure be vacated within the time specified by the Building Official.

(2)

If the Building Official has determined that:

a.

The structure is vacant; or

b.

The structure has presented or is likely to present a danger to individuals who may enter the structure even though they are unauthorized to do so, the violation notification shall require that the structure be secured against unauthorized entry.

(3)

If the Building Official has determined that the structure must be demolished, the violation notification may require that the structure be vacated, that all required permits be secured and that the demolition is to be completed within the time specified.

(4)

Statements advising that if any required repair or demolition work is not commenced within the time specified, the Building Official may order the structure to be vacated and post the structure to prevent further occupancy until the work is completed.

(5)

If there is an immediate danger to the public or the environment, the Building Official may, after obtaining authorization to enter the property, proceed to cause the repair or demolition to be done. Any incurred costs for the abatement shall be charged to any Responsible Persons. Failure to pay the assessed abatement costs within 30 days may cause the city to assess a lien against real property owned by the Responsible Person(s).

(6)

In addition to other authorized methods of enforcement of this article, any failure to pay any imposed city fine shall be grounds for withholding issuance of any city permits or licenses or certificates of occupancy, revocation or suspension of any city issued permits, licenses or certificates of occupancy, or issuance of a stop work order, if applicable.

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