§ 320.07. Imminent hazards: temporary condemnation.  


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  • Whenever the Enforcement Officer finds any building, dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit which is in violation of any provision of the Code to which this Section is made applicable, and further finds (i) that by reasons of such violation it presents an imminent and serious hazard to public health, or to the physical and mental health of the occupants therein, and (ii) that the repairs or improvements required to remove such hazards do not appear reasonably possible within a time which will be adequate to eliminate such imminent hazard, the written notice of violation shall also state that the premises are dangerous and unfit for human habitation and shall order that such dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit be vacated either immediately or after such period of time as the enforcing officer shall find reasonable in view of circumstances, pending the completion of action to eliminate such hazards. In such case the notice shall be served by delivering a copy thereof to any occupant of suitable age and discretion and by posting the same at a conspicuous place upon the structure. In the case of a hazard which affects more than one (1) unit in a multiple residence, service shall be made upon such an occupant of each unit, except that the failure to make service upon an occupant of one (1) unit shall not affect the validity or effect of service of notice upon an occupant of other units. The notice shall also state that persons aggrieved may appeal such notice to the Board of appeals by filing a notice of appeal with the Clerk and may be heard on such appeal within one (1) week after such filing, as more specifically provided in this Section.