In some cases, the owner will not make repairs of severe and life safety items, or the property may be destroyed by fire or other catastrophe, or may be abandoned. In these cases, a condemnation action which may result in demolition and removal of the unsafe structure is initiated.
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The inspector determines that a dangerous and unsafe structure has not been brought into compliance and submits the case to the Neighborhood Inspection Supervisor for condemnation.
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Certificates of Title are ordered and all interested parties are notified that the case will be heard before the Board of Code Standards and Appeals. The BCSA hears the case and either gives an extension of time for the owner to repair the property, or makes a recommendation to the City Council to demolish the structure.
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A hearing is scheduled before the City Council within 45 days of the BCSA hearing. The Council may grant the owner additional time to repair the structure. If no additional time is granted, a resolution to demolish the structure is adopted.
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Once the structure is ordered to be demolished, the owner is given 10 days to initiate demolition. If this is not done, the City's demolition contractor is instructed to demolish the structure. All costs associated with this action are assessed against the property.
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