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Timestamp: 2019-09-19 04:11:07
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City of Duquesne, MO Dangerous Buildings
§ 510.010 Purpose And Scope.
§ 510.020 Dangerous Buildings Defined.
§ 510.030 Dangerous Buildings Declared Nuisance.
§ 510.040 Standards For Repair, Vacation Or Demolition.
§ 510.050 Building Inspector.
§ 510.060 Duties Of Building Inspector — Procedure And Notice.
§ 510.070 Building Commission.
§ 510.080 Duties Of The Building Commission.
§ 510.090 Insurance Proceeds — How Handled.
§ 510.100 Appeal.
§ 510.105 Owner Absent From The City.
§ 510.110 Emergencies.
§ 510.120 Violations — Disregarding Notices Or Orders.
City of Duquesne, MO / Building and Construction
Section 510.010 Purpose And Scope.
Section 510.020 Dangerous Buildings Defined.
Section 510.030 Dangerous Buildings Declared Nuisance.
Section 510.040 Standards For Repair, Vacation Or Demolition.
Section 510.050 Building Inspector.
Section 510.060 Duties Of Building Inspector — Procedure And Notice.
Section 510.070 Building Commission.
Section 510.080 Duties Of The Building Commission.
Section 510.090 Insurance Proceeds — How Handled.
Section 510.100 Appeal.
Section 510.105 Owner Absent From The City.
Section 510.110 Emergencies.
Section 510.120 Violations — Disregarding Notices Or Orders.
[R.O. 2004 § 505.010]
It is the purpose of this Chapter to provide a just, equitable and practicable method for the repairing, vacation or demolition of buildings or structures that may endanger the life, limb, health, property, safety or welfare of the occupants of such buildings or the general public, and this Chapter shall apply to all dangerous buildings, as herein defined, that now are in existence or that may hereafter exist in the City of Duquesne, Missouri.
[R.O. 2004 § 505.020; Ord. No. 23 § 1(71.600), 8-25-2003; Ord. No. 192 § 1, 3-12-2012; Ord. No. 240 § 1, 7-14-2014]
Those with interior walls or other vertical structural members that list, lean or buckle to such an extent that a plumb line passing through the center of gravity falls outside the middle one-third (1/3) of its base.
Those that are so dilapidated, decayed, unsafe, unsanitary or that so utterly fail to provide the amenities essential to decent living that it is unfit for human habitation, or are likely to cause sickness or disease, so as to work injury to the health, safety or welfare of those occupying such building.
Those that have parts thereof that are so attached that these may fall and injure members of the public or property.
Those that because of its condition are unsafe, unsanitary or dangerous to the health, safety or general welfare of the people of this City.
Whenever the building or structure, or land it occupies, exists or is maintained in violation of any specific requirement or prohibition applicable to such building or structure or land provided by this Section or other applicable laws or ordinances of this State or City relating to the condition, use, location or maintenance of the building, structure or land.
[R.O. 2004 § 505.030; Ord. No. 23 § 1(71.605), 8-25-2003]
All dangerous buildings or structures, as defined by Section 510.020 of this Chapter, are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be repaired, vacated or demolished as provided herein.
[R.O. 2004 § 505.040; Ord. No. 23 § 1(71.610), 8-25-2003]
The following standards shall be followed in substance by the Building Inspector and the Building Commission in ordering repair, vacation or demolition of any dangerous building.
[R.O. 2004 § 505.050; Ord. No. 23 § 1(71.615), 8-25-2003]
All City Police Officers, and all other City employees or officials so designated and confirmed by the Board of Aldermen shall be the Building Inspector(s) within the meaning of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2004 § 505.060; Ord. No. 23 § 1(71.620), 8-25-2003]
Inspect, or cause to be inspected, as often as may be necessary, all residential, institutional, assembly, commercial, industrial, garage, special or miscellaneous occupancy buildings for the purpose of determining whether any conditions exist that render such place to be a dangerous building when he/she has reasonable grounds to believe that any such building is dangerous.
Notify the owner, occupant, lessee, mortgagee, agent and all other persons having an interest in the building or structure, as shown by the land records of the Recorder of Deeds of Jasper County, of any building or structure found by him/her to be a dangerous building or structure within the standards set forth in Section 510.020. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given either by personal service or by certified mail, return receipt requested, or if service cannot be had by either of these modes of service, then service may be had by publication in a newspaper qualified to publish legal notices for two (2) consecutive weeks.
The mortgagee, agent or other persons having an interest in said building as shown by the land records of the Recorder of Deeds of Jasper County may, at his/her own risk, repair, vacate or demolish the building and clean up the property or have such work done;
Report in writing to the City Building Commission the non-compliance with any notice to vacate, repair, demolish, clean up the property or upon the failure to proceed continuously with the work without unnecessary delay.
Appear at all hearings conducted by the Building Commission and testify as to the condition of dangerous buildings.
Immediately report to the Building Commission concerning any building found by him/her to be inherently dangerous and that he/she determined to be a nuisance per se. The Building Commission may direct that such building be marked or posted with a written notice reading substantially as follows:
"This building has been found to be a dangerous building by the Building Inspector. This notice is to remain on this building and/or property until it is repaired, vacated or demolished and the property is cleaned up in accordance with the notice that has been given the owner, occupant, lessee, mortgagee or agent of this building and all other persons having an interest in said building as shown by the land records of the Recorder of Deeds of Jasper County. It is unlawful to remove this notice until such notice is complied with."
Provided, however, that the order by the Building Commission and the posting of said notice shall not be construed to deprive all persons entitled thereto by this Chapter to the notice and hearing prescribed herein.
[R.O. 2004 § 505.070; Ord. No. 23 § 1(71.625), 8-25-2003]
The Board of Aldermen shall act as Building Commission under this Chapter.
[R.O. 2004 § 505.080; Ord. No. 23 § 1(71.630), 8-25-2003]
The Building Commission shall have the powers and duties pursuant to this Chapter to:
Supervise all inspections required by this Chapter and cause the Building Inspector to make inspections and perform all the duties required of him/her by this Chapter. Upon receiving a complaint or report from any source that a dangerous building exists in the City, the Building Commission shall cause an inspection to be made forthwith. If the Building Commission deems it necessary to the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities imposed herein, the Building Commission may request an inspection and report be made by any other City department or retain services of an expert whenever the Building Commission deems such service necessary.
Give written notice of said hearing, either by personal service or by certified mail, return receipt requested, or if service cannot be had by either of those modes of service, then by publication in a newspaper qualified to publish legal notices, at least ten (10) days in advance of the hearing date, to the owner, occupant, mortgagee, lessee, agent and all other persons having an interest in said building as shown by the land records of the Recorder of Deeds of Jasper County, who may appear before the Building Commission on the date specified in the notice to show cause why the building or structure reported to be a dangerous building should not be repaired, vacated or demolished in accordance with the statement of particulars set forth in the Building Inspector's notice as provided herein. Any party may be represented by counsel and all parties shall have an opportunity to be heard.
Make written findings of fact from the evidence offered at said hearing as to whether or not the building in question is a dangerous building within the terms of Section 510.020 of this Chapter.
If the evidence supports a finding based upon competent and substantial evidence that the building or structure is a dangerous building and a nuisance and detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the residents of the City, the Building Commission shall issue an order based upon its findings of fact commanding the owner, occupant, mortgagee, lessee, agent or other persons(s) having an interest in said building as shown by the land records of the Recorder of Deeds of Jasper County to repair, vacate or demolish any building found to be a dangerous building and to clean up the property, provided that any person so notified shall have the privilege of either repairing or vacating and repairing said building, if such repair will comply with the ordinances of this City, or may vacate and demolish said dangerous building at his/her own risk to prevent the acquiring by the City of the lien against the land where the dangerous building stands. If the evidence does not support a finding that a building or structure is a dangerous building or a nuisance or detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the residents of the City, no order shall be issued.
If the owner, occupant, mortgagee or lessee fails to comply with the order within thirty (30) days, the Building Commission shall cause such building or structure to be repaired, vacated or demolished and the property cleaned up as the facts may warrant. If the Building Commission or other designated officer or officers issues an order whereby the building or structure is demolished, secured or repaired, or the property is cleaned up, the cost of performance shall be certified to the City Clerk or officer in charge of finance, who shall cause a special tax bill or assessment therefor against the property to be prepared and collected by the City Collector or other official collecting taxes, unless the building or structure is demolished, secured or repaired by a contractor pursuant to an order issued by the City and such contractor files a mechanic's lien against the property where the dangerous building is located. The contractor may enforce this lien as provided in Sections 429.010 to 429.360, RSMo. Except as provided in Section 510.090, at the request of the taxpayer the tax bill may be paid in installments over a period of not more than ten (10) years. The tax bill from the date of its issuance shall be deemed a personal debt against the property owner and shall also be a lien on the property until paid. Said tax bill or assessment shall bear interest at a rate of eight percent (8%) per annum until paid.
[R.O. 2004 § 505.090; Ord. No. 23 § 1(71.635), 8-25-2003]
The City shall release the proceeds and any interest that has accrued on such proceeds received under Subsection (A)(1) of this Section to the insured or as the terms of the policy and endorsements thereto provide within thirty (30) days after receipt of such insurance monies, unless the City has instituted legal proceedings under the provisions of Subsection (A)(6) of Section 510.080. If the City has proceeded under the provisions of Subsection (A)(6) of Section 510.080, all monies in excess of that necessary to comply with the provisions of Subsection (A)(6) of Section 510.080 for the removal, securing, repair and clean up of the building or structure and the lot on which it is located, less salvage value, shall be paid to the insured.
The Building Commission may certify that in lieu of payment of all or part of the covered claim payment under Subsection (A) that it has obtained satisfactory proof that the insured has removed or will remove the debris and repair, rebuild or otherwise make the premises safe and secure. In this event, the Building Commission shall issue a certificate within thirty (30) days after receipt of proof to permit covered claim payment to the insured without the deduction pursuant to Subsection (A) of this Section. It shall be the obligation of the insured or other person making the claim to provide the insurance company with the written certificate provided for in this Subsection.
[R.O. 2004 § 505.100; Ord. No. 23 § 1(71.640), 8-25-2003]
Any owner, occupant, lessee, mortgagee, agent or any other person(s) having an interest in a dangerous building as shown by the land records of the Recorder of Deeds of Jasper County may appeal such decision to the Circuit Court of Jasper County, as provided for in Sections 536.100 to 536.140, RSMo., if a proper record as defined in Section 536.130, RSMo., is maintained of the hearing provided for in Section 510.080 hereof. Otherwise, the appeal shall be made pursuant to the procedures provided for in Section 536.150, RSMo.
[R.O. 2004 § 505.105; Ord. No. 23 § 1(71.645), 8-25-2003]
In cases, except emergency cases, where the owner, occupant, lessee or mortgagee is absent from the City all notices or orders provided for herein shall be sent by registered mail to the owner, occupant, mortgagee, lessee and all other persons having an interest in said building as shown by the land records of the Recorder of Deeds of the County to the last known address of each, and a copy of such notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the dangerous building to which it relates. Such mailing and posting shall be deemed adequate service.
[R.O. 2004 § 505.110; Ord. No. 23 § 1(71.650), 8-25-2003]
In cases where it reasonably appears that there is immediate danger to the health, life, safety or welfare of any person unless a dangerous building, as defined herein, is immediately repaired, vacated or demolished and the property is cleaned up, the Building Inspector shall report such facts to the Building Commission and the Building Commission may cause the immediate repair, vacation or demolition of such dangerous building. The costs of such emergency repair, vacation or demolition of such dangerous building shall be collected in the same manner as provided in Sections 510.080 and 510.090.
[R.O. 2004 § 505.120; Ord. No. 23 § 1(71.655), 8-25-2003; Ord. No. 91 § 1, 11-16-2007]
The owner, occupant or lessee in possession of any dangerous building who shall fail to comply with the order to repair, vacate or demolish said building given by the Building Commission or who shall fail to proceed continuously without unnecessary delay to comply with such order and any person removing any notices provided for in this Chapter and any person violating any other provisions of this Chapter shall be guilty of an ordinance violation punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a person fails to comply with an order of the Building Commission may be deemed a separate offense.