§ 14-285. Enforcement.

(a)

Failure to comply with any provision in this article shall be punishable by a fine of up to $1,000.00. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.

(b)

No owner of an abandoned or vacant building with a current certificate of building closure shall allow said building to become or remain unsecured or dangerous to the public. If it appears that any such building so certified is unsecured or presents a danger to the public, the director shall send written notification to the owner requiring the owner to promptly secure or cause the building to be secured. If, after notice, the owner fails to secure the building, the director shall immediately proceed to claim the bond held pursuant to section 14-282(a)(6), if any, and may enter the premises and cause the building to be inspected and secured using said proceeds.

(c)

The director, upon being informed of the existence of an abandoned or vacant building without a certificate of building closure, shall cause notice to issue to the owner of the status of the building and shall order said person to immediately obtain a certificate of building closure.

(d)

All unsecured abandoned and vacant buildings shall be immediately referred to the director for a determination as to whether said building constitutes a public nuisance that should be abated pursuant to article V of chapter 14.

(Ord. No. 10-0498, 5-5-10)