Orland Municipal Code Ch. 14.02 Summary Abatement— Immediately Dangerous Buildings

Notwithstanding any provisions of this title to the contrary, the procedures for the abatement of an immediately dangerous building or structure shall be regulated by the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 2005-01 (part))

The building official and fire chief are each authorized to administer and enforce all provisions of this chapter including, but not limited to, the classification of buildings as immediately dangerous buildings.

As used herein, the terms "building official" and "fire chief" shall include his or her authorized representatives and/or designee, except as specifically provided otherwise.

(Ord. 2005-01 (part))

For the purpose of this chapter, an "immediately dangerous building or structure" shall be defined as any building or structure which has been so damaged by fire, infestation, seismic disturbance, or by any other cause, including neglect, to the extent that its structural integrity is irreparably damaged or destroyed and is in imminent danger of collapsing or where the condition of the structure poses an immediate and present threat to life, health or safety of the public.

(Ord. 2005-01 (part))

A. Whenever the building official or fire chief has inspected or caused to be inspected any building or structure and has found and determined that such building or structure is an immediately dangerous building or structure as defined in Section 14.02.030 of this chapter, the same may be summarily abated and removed by the city without compliance with the provisions of this code prior to such abatement.

B. The building official or fire chief may summarily abate the immediately dangerous building and/or the dangerous conditions in any reasonable manner which he/she determines will eliminate the immediate threat to the health, safety and welfare of the public. Reasonable means to abate the immediately dangerous building and/or the dangerous conditions include, but are not limited to, demolition, repairing, boarding to city specifications, securing, fencing and vacating.

C. No action shall be taken to summarily abate an immediately dangerous building without prior approval of the city attorney or his/her authorized representative.

(Ord. 2005-01 (part))

The cost of abatement including all reasonable administrative and engineering costs incurred by the city as a result of any action taken pursuant to this chapter may be assessed as a lien against the property upon which the immediately dangerous building or structure was located and may be made a personal obligation of the property owner. The recovery of such costs shall be governed by the procedures provided in Chapter 14.05 of this title.

(Ord. 2005-01 (part))