Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-07-27

constitute and be known the fire limits Of the city
OF Alpena commencing at point IN the center OF
| Thunder Bay River, opposite line between lots I
and 81 in block s, thence along between lots and
81 to River street. thence souhery along River street
TO line between lots and block 5, thence across
River street and thence along the southeast line of
Third street 20 the northeast line of Chisholm street.
thence south-eastery along the northeast line Of
Chisholm street to the northwest line of First street
thence northeasterly along tho line of First street TO
the center of Thunder Bay River, thence up Thunder
Bay River to the place Of beginning also that terri
tory lying within one hundred and thirtytwo feet on
both sides OF Dock street the north side OF Thun-
der Bay River that lies between said river and Fetch-
| en- street in said city
SEC 2. No person shall hereafter erect, repair or
place any building within said fire limits unless the
same shall be constructed Of stone brick or iron with
roofs covered with slate tile gravel composition,
OF shingles laid on not less than one-half inch OF
mortar, and cornice of stone brick, wood or metal
and IL OF wood the same shall be painted with coats
of paint and heavily sanded the cutters shall be
metal and in all buildings erected of stone, brick or
iron, IN blocks OF two or more buildings within said
tire limits there shall be erected partition walls OF
stone, brick or iron at least one foot in thickness
when such building is over two stories in height, and
not less than eight inches in thickness when such build
ing IS two stories or less IN height and all partitions
side walls in such block shall extend at least twen
| ~ inches above the roof.
SIC 3. No person shall within said fire limits, ex-
cept as provided IN section six repair any wooden
building which has been partially destroyed by fire or
otherwise nor elevate from the ground in any way
increase the height, nor remove any building from
lot 20 another lot 10 any part of the same
lot without being first authorized 10 do so by the
Common Council.
SEC. l. When any wooden building within tho fire
limits shall be partially destroyed 10y fire otherwise
and the damage thereto shall not exceed one-halt OF
its value 20 be ascertained in the manner hereinafter
provided, such building may be repaired and not
otherwise, and the fire marshal shall give permission
20 such owner TO repair such building and shall keep
a record of the same in his office
SEc. ;. In case Of the partial destruction by fire
or otherwise of any wooden building in fire limits
the marshal and in Of his absence inability TO
act then the City Comptroller, with master builder
TO be selected by the owner OF such building and in
such building be insured third party 20 be Sc
lected by the Insurance company on its agent and II
there be more than one insurance company having
risks on said building. then such insurance compan
les their agents shall together select such third per-
son. who shall proceed 10 estimate at once its amount
of damage TO such building; but if the insurance
companies their agents shall neglect refuse 10
act If there be insurance said building, and
the fire marshal and the person selected by the
Of such building cannot agree as TO the amount of
such damage they shall call in third disinterested
person. and the estimation Of any two of the parties
hereinbefore named shall be binding the city as
well on the owners and oil other persons interest
ed in such building.
SEC. 6. In estimating the value of any building
partially destroyed by fire or otherwise the Of
money il would cost 10 build the same new from tho
bottom of the stills shall be taken its value and in
estimating the damage 20 such building the same
shall be assumed to be tho sum of money it would
require to restore such building 10 the condition il
was before its partial destruction.
SEC. =. For each and every week which building
erected placed, removed repaired contrary to the
provisions Of this ordinance shall bo allowed 20 re-
main, the owner of such building may be complained
of rs distinct otense, and be punished therefore
hereinafter provided.
SEC. s. The Common Council of said city of Al
pena shall not have the power grant permission 10
build in violation of this ordinance TO any person or
persons while said ordinance shall be in force
SIC 9. Any violation Of or failure 20 comply with
the provision OF this ordnance shall be punished by
fine not exceeding three hundred dollars and costs
or by imprisonment in the Alpena county Jail for a
period of time not exceeding six months, or both
fine and imprisonment in the discretion OF the court
trying the offender and in the imposition of a fine |
and costs without imprisonment the court may make |
further sentence that the offender b. imprisoned in
the Apena county Jail until such fine and costs are
paid providing, however, that the term of such inn
prisonment shall not exceed three months.
SEC. 9. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in |
consistent with the provisions of this ordinance are
hereby repealed.
SEC. 10. This ordinance shall take effect from and
after the publ cation thereof for two successive wee
in the Alpena Weekly ANGUS newspaper published
in said city.