SEC. 91.8903. ABATEMENT PROCEDURES.

(Amended by Ord. No. 171,175, Eff. 7/25/96.)

91.8903.1. Issuance of Initial Orders.

91.8903.1.1. Notification. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.) Whenever the Department determines that any building, structure, or premises is within the scope of this division, the Department shall issue an order to the owner as shown in the last equalized assessment roll.

The order shall specify the conditions which cause the building or premises to be within the scope of this division; whereupon the owner or owner's agent shall obtain the necessary permits and abate the deficiencies in accordance with LAMC Subdivision 91.8903.1.2.

The order shall also require that the owner maintain the vacant buildings or structures vacant until they are repaired or demolished.

The requirements of this division shall also apply to any building, structure, attached or detached appurtenances, or premises as determined by the Department.

91.8903.1.2. Time for Compliance. Within 30 days after notice is given, the owner or the owner’s agents shall obtain the necessary permits and shall commence work to abate the deficiencies. All necessary work shall be completed within 90 days after such notice is given.

91.8903.1.3. Order to Vacate. If the necessary permits are not obtained or the required work is not physically commenced within 45 days after notice is given, or the identified deficient conditions are not corrected within 90 days after notice is given, the Department may order the owner to cause the building to be vacated and may also institute enforcement action as provided in this division.

91.8903.1.4. Vacated Buildings. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.) No person shall reoccupy any building within the scope of this division that is found to be vacant or is ordered vacated in accordance with LAMC Subdivision 91.8903.1.3, until the deficiencies have been abated and a new Certificate of Occupancy or clearance is obtained from the Department. Subsequent to the issuance of an Order to Vacate any Certificate of Occupancy previously issued for such building shall be void.

91.8903.1.5. Posting of Buildings. Vacated buildings shall be locked by the owner and otherwise secured against ingress. If the Department has ordered that a building be vacated or that the owner maintain a building vacant, then the Department shall post thereon, in a conspicuous place near the entrance, a warning placard or sign.

A warning placard or sign posted pursuant to this division shall not be defaced, covered, removed or hidden from view in any manner. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

The placard or sign posted shall read substantially as follows:

VACATED BUILDING – DO NOT ENTER BY ORDER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY CITY OF LOS ANGELES

It is a misdemeanor to enter or occupy or be present in this building. It is a misdemeanor to remove, deface, cover, or hide this placard.