§ 7-182. Order to repair, vacate or demolish.

(a)

If the administrator shall determine, after consideration of the evidence at the hearing, that the building upon which the complaint has been filed is unfit for human habitation, use or occupancy, he shall state in writing the findings of fact in support of said determination and shall issue and cause to be served upon the owner thereof an order requiring said owner, to the extent and within the time specified in the order, to repair, alter or improve said building to render it fit for human habitation, use or occupancy, or, to vacate and close the building as a human habitation or for human use or occupancy. The order shall specify a reasonable amount of time in which repairs, alterations or improvements shall commence or, to vacate and close the building, and shall further specify the reasonable amount of time the repairs, alterations, or improvements or a vacation shall be completed. The order shall be served on the owner. A copy of the order shall be sent by regular mail to any lessee, mortgagee or other party within an interest in the property; however, failure to provide a copy of the order by mail shall not invalidate this order.

(b)

If the administrator shall determine, after consideration of the evidence at the hearing, that the building is in such condition, because of dilapidation, disrepair, structural defects or otherwise that it is dangerous or injurious to the health or safety of the public or to the occupants of the building or the occupants of neighboring buildings, said administrator shall issue and cause to be served upon the owner an order requiring him to demolish such building or to remove such building to an area outside the municipal limits of the City of Tupelo. The order shall specify a reasonable amount of time in which to vacate and demolish or remove the building. The order shall be served on the owner. A copy of the order shall be sent by regular mail to any lessee, mortgagee or other party with an interest in the property; however, failure to provide a copy of the order by mail shall not invalidate the order.

(Ord. of 5-16-00, § 1; Ord. of 5-1-01, § 1)

Editor's note

Ord. of 5-16-00, § 1, amended the title of § 7-182 to read as herein set out. Formerly, said title pertained to similar subject matter.