§ 5-104. Repair, vacation and repair or demolition standards.

(a)

The following standards, where applicable, shall be followed in substance by the board in ordering the repair, vacation or demolition of any building or structure. Any order to demolish, rendered pursuant to this section, shall not indicate an alternative permission to repair; however, an order to repair may be satisfied by demolition.

(b)

If the unsafe building can reasonably be repaired so that it will no longer exist in violation of the terms of this article, it shall be ordered repaired.

(c)

If the unsafe building 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 and repaired.

(d)

If the unsafe building is fifty (50) percent damaged, or decayed, or deteriorated, it shall be demolished.

(e)

In all cases where an unsafe building cannot be repaired so that it will no longer exist in violation of the terms of this article, it shall be vacated and demolished.

(f)

In cases where an unsafe building is a fire hazard, as specified by the fire code of the city, existing or erected in violation of the terms of this article, or any other ordinance of this city, or statute of the state, it shall be repaired, except where the cost of such repairs would exceed fifty (50) percent of the value of such unsafe building, in which case it shall be demolished.

(Ord. No. 8205, § 10, 6-7-82)