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Building
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Unsafe Conditions

by | Aug 26, 2026

Unsafe Conditions Chapter 15, Section 15-1-52 When a structure or equipment is found by the Code Official to be unsafe, or when a structure is found unfit for human occupancy, or is found unlawful, such structure shall be condemned pursuant to the provisions of this...

Unauthorized Tampering

by | Aug 26, 2026

Unauthorized Tampering Chapter 15, Section 15-1-57 Signs, tags or seals posted or affixed by the Code Official shall not be mutilated, destroyed or tampered with, or removed without authorization from the Code Official. Report Vode Violation through...

Prohibited Occupancy

by | Aug 26, 2026

Prohibited Occupancy Chapter 15, Section 15-1-60 Any occupied structure condemned and placarded by the Code Official shall be vacated as ordered by the Code Official. Any person who shall occupy placarded premises or shall operate placarded equipment, and any owner or...

Placard Removal

by | Aug 26, 2026

Placard Removal Chapter 15, Section 15-1-59 (B) The Code Official shall remove the condemnation placard whenever the defect or defects upon which the condemnation and placarding action were based have been eliminated. Any person who defaces or removes a condemnation...

Imminent Danger

by | Aug 26, 2026

Imminent Danger Chapter 15, Section 15-1-62 When, in the opinion of the Code Official, there is imminent danger of failure or collapse of a building or structure which endangers life, or when any structure or part of a structure has fallen and life is endangered by...