§ 14.12.100. Examination and notice to owner.

A.

The enforcement officer shall examine every building reported to be substandard. If such is found to be a substandard building as defined in this code, the enforcement officer shall give written notice stating the defects thereof to the owner, the holder of any mortgage, trust deed or similar lien or encumbrance of record, and to any lessee of record. To the extent it is practical to do so, he shall give notice to any person who holds any other estate or interest in the building or land upon which it is located.

B.

This notice shall prescribe the time within which the owner or person in charge of the building or premises shall commence either the required repairs or improvements, rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the building. Except where an emergency exists as defined in this subsection, the time for commencing shall not be less than 48 hours after receipt of the notice.

C.

The notice shall also specify the time within which the required work shall be completed. The time for completion may be extended for good cause.

D.

An emergency may be said to exist if the condition of the premises requires immediate correction to protect the life, limb, health, property, safety or welfare of any occupant or the public.

E.

Where the enforcement officer finds an emergency exists, he may give notice that the building be vacated forthwith and not reoccupied until the required repairs or improvements are completed, inspected and approved by the enforcement officer.

F.

The notice shall be served in the same manner as notices of hearing in Section 14.12.180. The period within which the owner or person in charge is required to comply with the order of the enforcement officer shall begin as of the date of receipt of such notice by such person.

(Ord. 4729 § 2.02(a), 1965)