§ 56-317. Temporary closing of buildings.

(a)

All buildings and structures which are temporarily closed shall be closed and kept closed (until the building or structure complies with the building code and property maintenance code, or is demolished) in accordance with these standards:

(1)

All exterior openings are to be closed.

(2)

Materials missing or broken shall be replaced by similar construction or may be replaced by solid wood construction of exterior grade plywood at least one-half inch thick.

(3)

Materials approved by the director may be used which provide equivalent protection to the building from those attempting to gain entrance.

(4)

Any materials used to close openings in exterior walls of open buildings shall be neatly installed in a manner substantially in accordance with recognized levels of workmanship for the building construction industry.

(5)

All plywood shall be painted with two coats of exterior paint.

(6)

The building or structure shall be baited for roaches and rodents.

(7)

The roof shall be made watertight.

(8)

All loose and hanging exterior parts shall be removed.

(9)

All debris from the interior and exterior of the premises shall be removed.

(b)

No building temporarily closed shall remain vacant and unrepaired for more than 150 days.

(c)

If a building, temporarily closed as the result of an order of vacation by the director, remains closed in excess of 150 days, a dangerous building case shall be initiated against the structure to determine whether the structure should be demolished.

(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.67; Ord. No. 47717, 4-22-77; Ord. No. 51150, 2-22-80; Ord. No. 56567, 6-14-84; Ord. No. 59593, 7-3-86; Ord. No. 910534, 5-16-91)