(c) Demolition by Neglect:
No owner of a historic building, or lessee who is obligated by lease to maintain and repair such a structure (other than the interior), shall allow, cause, or permit the structure to suffer or experience demolition by neglect. Examples of such disrepair and deterioration include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Deterioration of walls or other vertical supports; walls, partitions or vertical supports that split, lean, list, or buckle, thus jeopardizing structural integrity;
2. Deterioration or inadequate foundations that jeopardize structural integrity;
3. Deterioration of roofs, ceilings, or other horizontal members;
4. Deterioration of fireplaces or chimneys;
5. Deterioration or crumbling exterior stucco or mortar;
6. Ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roof, or foundations, including broken windows or doors;
7. Lack of weather protection that jeopardizes the structural integrity of walls, roofs, plumbing, electricity, or overall structural integrity, including lack of paint, lack of adequate heating, and lack of adequate ventilation;
8. Vandalism caused by lack of reasonable security precautions; and/or
9. Deterioration of any feature so as to create a hazardous condition that could require demolition for public safety.
In such cases, the building inspector shall notify the property owner of any violation of this section. Such person shall have sixty (60) days to remedy any such violation. In the event the violation is not corrected within sixty (60) days of notification, the city shall be authorized to perform all repairs necessary to correct the violation and to place a lien on the property for the costs of such repairs and reasonable administrative and legal fees
incurred.
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