§ 8-123. Securing of unsafe buildings/structures.  


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  • In connection with the securing of a building, the securing of windows, doors or any other opening allowing access to an unsecured unoccupied building shall be done with such materials and in such a fashion as to effectively bar entrance to the building including but not limited to plywood, lumber, steel, replacement glass, nails screws and bolts as well as the use of fencing. The use of cardboard, tar paper, window and door screens or any other material that will not effectively prevent entrance shall not be sufficient to meet the requirements of this section, nor shall it be considered sufficient to make a building in compliance with a notice by the city's building official to secure. Upon receipt of a notice by the city's building official to secure each and every accessible means of entry must be secured in accordance with this section. The city itself may install a fence to secure the entire premises.

(Ord. No. 04-23, § 1, 7-21-2004)