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§ 505.010 Substandard Building — Defined.
§ 505.020 Substandard Buildings Declared Nuisances.
§ 505.030 Standards for Repair, Vacation and/or Demolition.
§ 505.050 Duties of Code Enforcement Officer.
§ 505.060 Appeal to the Board of Code Appeals.
§ 505.070 Board of Code Appeals.
§ 505.080 Duties of Board of Code Appeals.
§ 505.090 Recording of Certificate of Substandard Building.
§ 505.100 Failure to Comply With Board Decision — Lien.
§ 505.110 Appeal to Circuit Court.
§ 505.120 Violations and Punishment.
§ 505.130 Duties of the City Attorney.
Section 505.010 Substandard Building — Defined.
Section 505.020 Substandard Buildings Declared Nuisances.
Section 505.030 Standards for Repair, Vacation and/or Demolition.
Section 505.050 Duties of Code Enforcement Officer.
Section 505.060 Appeal to the Board of Code Appeals.
Section 505.070 Board of Code Appeals.
Section 505.080 Duties of Board of Code Appeals.
Section 505.090 Recording of Certificate of Substandard Building.
Section 505.100 Failure to Comply With Board Decision — Lien.
Section 505.110 Appeal to Circuit Court.
Section 505.120 Violations and Punishment.
Section 505.130 Duties of the City Attorney.
Any building or structure which fails to meet the minimum standards as promulgated by the International Property Maintenance Code as established in Chapter 511 of this Code.
Each "substandard building" is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and shall be repaired, vacated and/or demolished as further provided for herein.
If the substandard building can reasonably be repaired so that it will no longer exist in violation of the terms of this Chapter, it shall be ordered repaired and all design, construction and workmanship shall conform with accepted industry standards or the Housing Code of the City of Maryville, whichever is most stringent. The order shall require that all required permits be secured therefor and the work physically commenced within such time (not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of the order) and completed within such time as the Code Enforcement Officer shall determine as reasonable in all of the circumstances (not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of the order).
If the substandard building is in such condition as to make it dangerous to the health, safety or welfare of its occupants, it shall be ordered to be vacated and either repaired or demolished, as is appropriate under the circumstances. The order shall require that the building or structure shall be vacated within a certain time from the date of the order as determined by the Code Enforcement Officer to be reasonable, not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of the order.
If the substandard building is damaged, decayed or deteriorated by fifty percent (50%) or more based upon value of the structure and it cannot be restored or repaired so that it will no longer exist in violation of the terms of this Chapter, it shall be demolished.
If both the owner and all other persons having an interest in the substandard building are unwilling to restore or repair the building or structure, it shall be demolished.
If the substandard building is a fire hazard existing or erected in violation of any code or ordinance of the City or any Statute of the State of Missouri, it shall be demolished.
In any case where it reasonably appears that there is immediate danger to the health, life or safety of any person or to any adjacent property unless the substandard building, as defined herein, is immediately repaired, vacated or demolished, the Code Enforcement Officer shall report such facts to the Board of Code Appeals and such Board, by resolution, may cause the immediate repair, vacation or demolition of such substandard building. The costs of such emergency repair, vacation or demolition of such substandard building shall be collected in the same manner as provided by law.
Notice of inspection. In the event the inspection to be undertaken by the Code Enforcement Officer is an inspection limited to the exterior of the building or structure, prior notice to the owner of the building of the inspection shall not be required. However, in the event said inspection includes an inspection of the interior of the building or structure, notice in accordance with the procedures of this Subsection shall be provided.
Prior to conducting the interior inspection pursuant to this Section, the Code Enforcement Officer shall make reasonable, diligent efforts to provide the record owner of the building to be inspected forty-eight (48) hours' notice in advance of the inspection and to inform the owner of their right to accompany the Code Enforcement Officer during the inspection. In the event the Code Enforcement Officer is unable to provide the notice envisioned herein, the Code Enforcement Officer may proceed to inspect the interior premises. However, the Code Enforcement Officer shall document all attempts to provide notice to the owner.
Excessive accumulation of garbage or debris.
In each instance, the Code Enforcement Officer shall document the basis for concluding the existence of the emergency situation.
Inspect or cause to be inspected, as often as may be necessary, all residential, commercial, industrial institution, accessory, garage, assembly, special or miscellaneous occupancy buildings for the purpose of determining whether any conditions exist which render such place to be a substandard building.
Inspect any building, wall or structure about which complaints are filed by any person alleging that such building, wall or structure is or may be existing in violation of this Chapter.
The Code Enforcement Officer shall set forth a description of the building or structure deemed to be dangerous and a statement of the particulars which made the building or structure a "substandard building".
If the Code Enforcement Officer determines that the building or structure is a substandard building which must be repaired, the order shall require that all required permits be secured therefor and the work physically commenced within a specific time not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of the order unless, in the judgment of the Code Enforcement Officer, it is determined to be necessary to extend such time to commence the required work. The order shall further require that the work proceed continuously without unnecessary delay, so as to complete said work within a reasonable time, but not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days.
If the Code Enforcement Officer determines that the building or structure is a substandard building which must be vacated, the order shall require that the building or structure shall be vacated within a certain time from the date of the order as determined to be reasonable by the Code Enforcement Officer.
If the Code Enforcement Officer determines that the building or structure is a substandard building which must be demolished, the order shall require that the building be demolished within such time as the Code Enforcement Officer shall determine reasonable, but not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of the order and that all required permits be secured therefor within thirty (30) days from the date of the order.
If the Code Enforcement Officer determines that the building or structure is not a substandard building, then no order shall be issued.
Posting of notice. Upon completion of the inspection of a building or structure and upon making a determination that said building or structure is a substandard building as defined in Section 505.010 herein, the Code Enforcement Officer shall post a notice on such building or structure which shall be substantially in the following form, but may include other information.
"This building has been found to be a substandard building by the Code Enforcement Officer. This notice is to remain on this building until it is repaired, vacated and repaired or vacated and demolished in accordance with the notice which has been given the known owner, occupant, lessee, mortgagee or agent of this building and all other persons having an interest in such building as shown by the land records of the Recorder of Deeds of Nodaway County. It is unlawful to remove this notice until such notice is complied with. All persons are hereby notified to keep out as long as this notice remains posted. Any persons) willfully destroying, mutilating or removing this notice or entering this structure will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law."
Provided however, that the posting of such notice shall not be construed to deprive any person entitled thereto by this Chapter to the notice and hearing as prescribed herein.
Any tenant in possession of the premises.
Service of the notice and order shall be made upon all persons entitled thereto either personally or by mailing a copy of such notice and order by certified mail, postage prepaid, to each such person at his/her address as it appears on the last equalized assessment roll of Nodaway County or as known to the Code Enforcement Officer.
If no address of any such person so appears or is known to the Code Enforcement Officer, then notice shall be had by publication in a newspaper qualified to publish legal notices at least fourteen (14) days in advance of any hearing date, specifically addressed to the person for whom no address is known and all other persons having an interest in said building that has been found to be a "substandard building" within the standards set forth in Section 505.020 of this Chapter and shall set forth the requirements of the determination and order of the Code Enforcement Officer.
The Code Enforcement Officer shall ensure that each person entitled to notice pursuant to this Section is advised in writing of their right to request a hearing and shall provide information concerning the procedure therefore.
Proof of service. If service is obtained by personal service, proof of service of the notice and order shall be certified as to the time of service by a written declaration executed by the person effecting service, declaring the time, date and manner in which service was made. This declaration, together with any receipt verification in acknowledgement of receipt by certified mail, shall be affixed to the copy of the notice and order retained by the Code Enforcement Officer.
Failure of service. The failure of the Code Enforcement Officer to serve any person required herein to be served shall not invalidate any proceedings hereunder as to any other person duly served, nor shall it relieve any such person from any duty or obligation imposed by the provisions of this Section.
Report. The Code Enforcement Officer shall make a report in writing to the Board of Code Appeals for any non-compliance with the notice and order to vacate, repair and/or demolish.
Appearance. The Code Enforcement Officer shall appear at all hearings conducted by the Board of Code Appeals pursuant to this Chapter and shall testify as to the condition of substandard buildings.
A heading in the words: "Before the Board of Code Appeals of the City of Maryville, Missouri. . . ".
A caption reading: "Appeals of. .......... " giving the names of all appellants participating in the appeal.
A brief statement setting forth the legal interest of each of the appellants in the building or the land involved in the notice and order.
A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of that specific order or action protested, together with any material facts claimed to support the contentions of the appellant. Only those matters or issues specifically raised by the appellant shall be considered in the hearing of the appeal.
A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the relief sought and the reasons why it is claimed the protested order or action should be reversed, modified or otherwise set aside.
The signatures of all parties named as appellants and their official mailing addresses.
The verification by declaration under penalty of perjury of at least one (1) appellant as to the truth of the matters stated in the appeal.
Fees. The fee for such appeal shall be one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) and shall accompany the application for appeal. The application fee shall not be refundable.
Timing Of Appeal. The appeal shall be filed within thirty (30) days from the date of the service of such notice and order or action of the Code Enforcement Officer. However, if the building or structure is in such condition as to make it immediately dangerous to the health, life or safety of any person or any adjacent property as defined in Section 505.020 and is ordered vacated and is posted in accordance with Section 505.050(4), such appeal shall be filed within ten (10) days from the date of the service of the notice and order of the Code Enforcement Officer.
Stay Of Order. Except for orders to vacate the premises made pursuant to Section 505.040, enforcement of any notice and order of the Code Enforcement Officer issued under this Chapter shall be stayed during the pendency of a properly and timely filed appeal.
Failure To Appeal. Failure of any person to file an appeal in accordance with the provisions of this Section shall constitute a waiver of the right to request an administrative hearing and adjudication on the notice and order or to any portion thereof.
The provisions of the Municipal Code of the City of Maryville, establishing a Board of Code Appeals, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this Section as completely as if fully set out herein, with the duties and powers as set forth in Section 505.080 herein in addition to all other powers, duties and responsibilities referred to in Chapter 110, Article III of Title I of the Municipal Code of the City of Maryville.
Date of hearing. As soon as practicable after receiving the written appeal under Section 505.060 or after the receipt of the report of the Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to Section 505.050, the Board of Code Appeals shall fix a date, time and place for the hearing. Such date shall be not less than ten (10) days nor more than sixty (60) days from the date the appeal was filed with the office of the Department of Public Works or from the date the Code Enforcement Officer filed the report with the Board, whichever is applicable, unless continued by the Board of Code Appeals for good cause shown.
"You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the Board of Code Appeals at . . . on the . . . day of. . . 20. . ., at the hour. . ., related to the property described as. . . , to show cause why the building or structure reported to be a substandard building should not be repaired, vacated and/or demolished in accordance with the state of particulars set forth in the Code Enforcement Officer's notice as provided for in this Chapter. You maybe present at the hearing. You may present any relevant evidence and will be given full opportunity to cross-examine all witnesses testifying against you."
Said notice shall advise the recipient of the procedures involved in the hearing pursuant to this Section.
Service of the notice of the hearing shall be made upon all persons entitled thereto either personally or by mailing a copy of such notice by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to each such person at his/her address as it appears on the last equalized assessment roll of Nodaway County or as known to the Board of Code Appeals. If served personally, personal service shall be made no less than fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing date. If served by mailing a copy by certified mail, the certified mailing shall be delivered to a United States Post Office mailbox at least twenty-one (21) days prior to the hearing date.
If no address of any such person so appears or is known to the Board of Code Appeals, then notice shall be given by publication in a newspaper qualified to publish legal notices at least fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing date, specifically addressed to the person for whom no address is known and other persons having an interest in said building, to appear before the Board of Code Appeals on the date specified and to show cause why the structure or building reported to be a substandard building should not be repaired, vacated or demolished in accordance with the statement of particulars set forth in the Code Enforcement Officer's notice or decision. Said notice shall notify the recipient of the procedures involved in the hearing pursuant to this Section.
Proof of service. If service is obtained by personal service, proof of service of the notice and order shall be certified as to the time of service by a written declaration executed by the person effecting service, declaring the time, date and manner in which service was made. This declaration, together with any receipt card returned in acknowledgment of receipt by certified mail, shall be affixed to the copy of the notice and order retained by the Board of Code Appeals.
Failure of service. The failure of the Board of Code Appeals to serve any person required herein to be served shall not invalidate any proceedings hereunder as to any other person duly served or relieve any such person from any duty or obligation imposed by the provisions of this Section.
Hearing. Upon receipt of the report of the Code Enforcement Officer or a duly filed appeal and after having given the required notice, the Board of Code Appeals shall hold a full and adequate hearing and hear such relevant testimony as the Code Enforcement Officer, any appellant, the record owner and any other person entitled to service of notice shall offer relative to the substandard building.
If the evidence supports a finding that the building or structure is a substandard building detrimental to the health, life or safety of any person or to any adjacent property, the Board of Code Appeals shall issue an order based upon the findings of fact commanding the appellant and/or record owner, as well as any other person entitled to notice of the hearing, to vacate and ordering the demolition of the building or structure.
The appellant and/or the record owner, as well as any other person entitled to notice of the hearing, shall have the privilege of either repairing or vacating and repairing said building, if such repair will bring such building into compliance with the ordinances and codes of the City of Maryville, provided that such repair is completed within sixty (60) days of the order being entered by the Board of Code Appeals.
The appellant and/or the record owner, as well as any other person entitled to notice of the hearing, shall have the privilege of vacating and demolishing said substandard building at their own risk to prevent the City of Maryville from acquiring a lien against said land on which the substandard building is located, provided that such demolition is completed within sixty (60) days of the order being entered by the Board of Code Appeals.
If the evidence does not support a finding that the building or structure is a substandard building, then no order shall be issued.
The findings of fact shall be in writing and shall contain findings, a determination of the issues presented and an order as to any requirements to be satisfied. A copy of the decision shall be personally delivered to the appellant and/or the record owner, as well as any other person entitled to notice of the hearing, or shall be sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested to each such person. The effective date of the decision shall be as stated therein.
The decision rendered by the Board of Code Appeals.
Subsequent Compliance. In the event that, subsequent to the filing of the certificate of substandard building, the corrections ordered shall be completed or the building demolished so that the building or structure no longer exists as a substandard building on the property described in the certificate, a new certificate shall be filed in the Recorder's office of Nodaway County, Missouri, certifying that the building is no longer a substandard building.
Non-Compliance. If within sixty (60) days, the record owner, appellant or any other person entitled to service of notice pursuant to Section 505.080(3) fails to comply with the decision and order of the Board of Code Appeals, the Code Enforcement Officer shall so advise the City Manager who shall cause such building or structure to be repaired, vacated and/or demolished as the facts may warrant.
Whenever the City shall have caused repair or demolition work to be completed as provided in Chapter 540 of the Municipal Code of the City of Maryville, the Director of Public Works shall certify the costs of the repair or demolition work to the City Clerk who shall cause a special tax bill to be issued against the lot, tract or parcel of land until paid and shall cause the same to be registered in the Office of the Recorder of Nodaway County and to be mailed by certified mail to all owners of record of the property. The tax bill shall be collected by the official collecting taxes.
Upon written request of the taxpayer delivered to the City Clerk within thirty (30) days after completion of the demolition or repair work, a tax bill for demolition of a building or structure may be paid in ten (10) equal, annual installments, which installments, with interest thereon to date on the unpaid balance, shall be due annually on the anniversary of the date of issuance of the bill. Interest shall be paid at the maximum rate per annum allowable by law on the unpaid balance of the special assessment computed from the date of issuance. If any annual payment of principal or interest shall not be paid within thirty (30) days of its due date, the entire remaining balance of the tax bill shall immediately become due and payable.
If said request for the payment plan is not made within thirty (30) days after the completion of the repair or demolition work, then the entire tax bill shall be payable within sixty (60) days of issuance with interest thereon.
Tax bills so issued shall be prima facie evidence of the validity of the bill, the doing of the work and the liability of the property for the damages stated in the bill if default should occur, said amounts shall be collected by suit brought in a court of competent jurisdiction by the City Attorney on behalf of the City.
Within thirty (30) days from their receipt of the order of the Board of Code Appeals, any person entitled to notice pursuant to Section 505.080 as to a substandard building may appeal such decision to the Circuit Court of Nodaway County pursuant to the procedure established in Chapter 536, RSMo.
Violate any provision of this Chapter.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this Chapter or fails to comply with any of the provisions or requirements thereof shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) or be imprisoned for a term not to exceed ninety (90) days or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after notice has been issued shall be deemed a separate offense.
The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the City from additionally instituting appropriate action to restrain, correct or abate a violation, to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or premises, to stop an illegal act, conduct business or utilization of the building, structure or premises or take any other act as allowed by law in addition to the penalties prescribed herein.
The City Attorney shall prosecute all persons failing to comply with the terms of the notices and orders provided for herein; appear at all hearings before the Board of Code of Appeals pursuant to this Chapter; bring suit to collect all municipal liens, assessments or costs incurred by the City in the repairing or demolishing of substandard buildings; and take all such other legal actions as are necessary to carry out and enforce the terms and provisions of this Chapter.
No officer, agent, board, commission or employee of the City shall render themselves personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of their duties under this Chapter. Any suit brought against any officer, agent, board, commission or employee of the City as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of their duties under this Chapter shall be defended by the City Attorney until the final determination of the proceedings therein.

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