40-09 1306.521 & 1306.522 Unsafe structures - public nuisance

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(ti) in relation to existing use, a hazard to the public health, safety or welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence or abandon- ment. (b) Unsafe structures. (1) For the purposes of this Building Code those buildings or structures that meet the definition of public nui- sance structures are declared to be "unsafe struc- tures" as well. (2) All unsafe structures or conditions as defined in other parts of the code are likewise declared to be public nuisance structures under this code section. (c) Per se public nuisance structures. Vacant and unsafe structures in which utility services have not been shut off are declared to be a public nuisance be- cause of the risk of harm from explosion, accidental fire or flooding. Section 2. That new Section 1306.522, Declaration of Public Nuisance; Repair or Demolition of Unsafe Structures and Exterior Property Nuisances; Viola- tions and Remedial Notices; Appeals Process; Cost Recovery, is hereby enacted to read as follows: 1306.522 Declaration of Public Nuisance; Repair or De- molition of Unsafe Structures and Exterior Properly Nui- sances; Violations and Remedial Notices; Appeals Process; Cost Recovery. (a) Declaration of public nuisance. All public nuisance structures are declared to be public nui- sances. The public nuisance shall be abated by correction of the violations to the minimum standards of the Codified Or- dinances of Lakewood, Ohio, the Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code, including the Ohio Fire Code, or by demolition. (b) Examination and condemnation.