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The following standards shall be followed in substance by the Building Official in ordering repair, vacation or demolition of buildings:

(1) If the “dangerous or unfit structure” can reasonably be repaired so that it will no longer exist in violation of the terms of this chapter, it shall be ordered repaired by the Building Official, or by the Hearing Examiner on appeal.

(2) If the “dangerous or unfit structure” is in such condition as to make it dangerous to the health, morals, safety or general welfare of its occupants, it shall be ordered to be vacated by the Building Official, or by the Hearing Examiner on appeal.

(3) If the “dangerous or unfit structure” is 50 percent damaged or decayed or deteriorated in value, it shall be demolished. “Value” is the valuation placed upon the structure for purposes of general taxation.

(4) If the “dangerous or unfit structure” cannot be repaired so that it will no longer exist in violation of the terms of this chapter, it shall be demolished.

(5) If the “dangerous or unfit structure” is a fire hazard, existing or erected in violation of the terms of this chapter or any other ordinance of the City of Covington or the laws of the State of Washington, it shall be demolished, provided the fire hazard is not eliminated by the owner within a reasonable time. (Ord. 13-07 § 1)