Condemnation of Unsafe Structures.

(1) 

Order by Inspector. The Building Inspector may order the owner of premises upon which is located any building or part thereof which, in his judgment, is so old, dilapidated or has become so out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation, occupancy or use, and so that it would be unreasonable to repair the same, to raze and remove such building or part thereof, or, if it can be made safe by repairs, to repair and make safe and sanitary or to raze and remove, at the owner's option. The order shall specify a time in which the owner shall comply therewith and specify repairs, if any. It shall be served on the owner of record or his agent, when an agent is in charge of the building, and upon the holder of any encumbrance of record in the manner provided for service of a summons in the Circuit Court. If the owner or holder of any encumbrance of record cannot be found, the order may be served by posting it on the main entrance of the building and by publishing in the official newspaper of the City for two (2) consecutive publications at least ten (10) days before the time limited in the order to commence work.

(2) 

Refusal to Obey Order. If the owner shall fail or refuse to comply within the time prescribed, the Building Inspector shall cause such building or part thereof to be razed and removed, either through any available public agency or by contract or arrangement with private persons, or closed, if unfit for human habitation, occupancy or use. The cost of such razing and removal or closing shall be charged against the real estate upon which such building is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate, and shall be assessed and collected as a special tax. If the building or part thereof is unsanitary and unfit for human habitation, occupancy or use, and is not in danger of structural collapse, the Building Inspector shall post a placard on the premises containing the following words: "This Building Cannot Be Used for Human Habitation, Occupancy or Use," and it shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to prohibit the use of the building for human habitation, occupancy or use until the necessary repairs have been made.

(3) 

Appeal from Order. Anyone affected by any such order may apply to the Circuit Court for an order restraining the Building Inspector from razing and removing such building or part thereof.

(4) 

Permit Fee. For each building razed, removed or wrecked in the City, a fee shall be charged in accordance with Section 13.255(2).