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(1) The Building Official may investigate a structure or premises which he or she believes to be dangerous or unfit. If the investigation reveals conditions that make the structure or premises dangerous or unfit, the Building Official may follow the administrative notice and order procedures outlined in Chapter 1.30 CMC.

(2) In addition to the requirements of Chapter 1.30 CMC, the notice and order shall also include a statement that describes in what respects such structure or premises is dangerous or unfit as defined in this chapter and an order that requires the owner, occupant, or party in interest, within such reasonable time as may be specified in the order, to:

(a) Repair, alter or improve the structure or premises to render it no longer dangerous or unfit; and/or

(b) Remove or demolish the structure or premises; and/or

(c) Vacate and close the structure or premises, should the Building Official find that it is unfit for human habitation.

(3) When calculating the time for compliance with the order, the Building Official shall consider:

(a) The type of hazard, the nature and immediacy of the threat to the public health and safety, and the blight created by the conditions of the premises;

(b) A demonstrated intent by a responsible party to repair, demolish or vacate and close the building or to correct or improve the condition of the premises by:

(i) Entering into a contract with a licensed contractor to perform the required work within a specific time and for a reasonable compensation;

(ii) Depositing cash in a segregated account in an amount sufficient to complete the required repairs;

(iii) Securing a loan from an established lending institution that will provide sufficient funds to complete the required repairs; or

(iv) Securing a permit to perform the required work and paying the required permit fees;

(c) The length of time required to obtain permits needed to complete the repairs;

(d) The complexity of the repairs, seasonal considerations, construction requirements and the legal rights of any tenants; and

(e) Circumstances beyond the control of the responsible person.

(4) The notice and order may also include notice of additional penalties or remedies available to the City under other provisions of the Covington Municipal Code.

(5) A copy of the notice and order may be recorded, and if so, shall have the same force and effect as other lis pendens notices. (Ord. 13-07 § 1)