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City of Republic, MO Dangerous Buildings
§ 505.030 Dangerous Buildings Declared Nuisances.
§ 505.070 Building Commission and Hearing Officer.
§ 505.080 Duties of The Commission.
Section 505.030 Dangerous Buildings Declared Nuisances.
Section 505.070 Building Commission and Hearing Officer.
Section 505.080 Duties of The Commission.
[CC 1999 §6-20(a); Ord. No. 07-74 §1, 11-13-2007]
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 Republic, Missouri.
[CC 1999 §6-20(b); Ord. No. 07-74 §1, 11-13-2007]
All buildings that are detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the residents of the City of Republic and that have any or all of the following defects shall be deemed "dangerous buildings":
Those that are so dilapidated, decayed, unsafe, unsanitary or that so utterly fail to provide the amenities essential to decent living that they are 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 the building.
Those that have parts thereof that are so attached that they may fall and injure members of the public property.
[CC 1999 §6-20(c); Ord. No. 07-74 §1, 11-13-2007]
[CC 1999 §6-20(d); Ord. No. 07-74 §1, 11-13-2007]
The following standards shall be followed in substance by the Building Inspector and the Building Commissioner/Commission hereafter "Commission" in ordering repair, vacation or demolition of any dangerous building:
If If the dangerous building reasonably can be repaired so that it no longer will exist in violation of the terms of this Chapter, it shall be ordered repaired.
[CC 1999 §6-20(e); Ord. No. 07-74 §1, 11-13-2007]
[CC 1999 §6-20(f); Ord. No. 07-74 §1, 11-13-2007; Ord. No. 13-09 §3, 2-25-2013]
Inspect, or cause to be inspected, as often as may be necessary, all residential, institution, assembly, commercial, industrial, garage, special or miscellaneous occupancy buildings for the purpose of determining whether any conditions exist that render such places a dangerous building if the Building Inspector has reasonable grounds to believe that any such building is dangerous.
Notify in writing, 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 a publication in a newspaper qualified to publish legal notices, the owner, occupant, lessee, mortgagee, agent and all other persons having an interest in said building as shown by the land records of the Recorder of Deeds of Greene or Christian County or any building found by the Building Inspector to be a dangerous building within the standards set forth in Section 505.020.
The notice required shall state:
The occupant or lessee must vacate said building or have it repaired in accordance with the notice.
The mortgagee, agent or other persons having an interest in said building as shown by the land records of the Recorder of Deeds of the County wherein the land is located may, at his/her own risk, repair, vacate or demolish or have such work done, provided that any person notified under this subsection to repair, vacate or demolish any building shall be given such reasonable time not exceeding thirty (30) days to commence the required work.
A description of the building or structure deemed dangerous, a statement of the particulars that make the building or structure a dangerous building and an order requiring the designated work to be commenced within the time provided for in the above Subsection.
The notice may also contain a notice of hearing that complies with the requirements set forth in Section 505.080 (2) indicating that a hearing may be held upon failure to comply with the order.
Report in writing to the Commission the non-compliance with any notice to vacate, repair or demolish or upon the failure to proceed continuously with the work without unnecessary delay.
Appear at all hearings conducted by the Commission and testify as to the condition of dangerous buildings.
Immediately report to the Commission concerning any building found by the Building Inspector to be inherently dangerous and that the Building Inspector has determined to be a nuisance per se. The 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 until it is repaired, vacated or demolished 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 Greene or Christian County. It is unlawful to remove this notice until such notice is complied with."
Provided however, that the order by the 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.
[CC 1999 §6-20(g); Ord. No. 07-74 §1, 11-13-2007]
The City Administrator shall designate a Building Commissioner or a Building Commission ("Commission") to act as the Commission under this Chapter and the Commission may establish such rules or procedures as needed to accomplish the duties set forth in Section 505.080 and shall cause a copy of such rules or procedures to be filed with the City Clerk.
The City Administrator may designate a hearing officer to conduct hearings as required by this Chapter. In the absence of such appointment, the Commission shall act as the hearing officer.
To the extent the procedures in Chapter 430 do not conflict with the procedures in this Chapter, the procedures in Chapter 430 may be used.
[CC 1999 §6-20(h); Ord. No. 07-74 §1, 11-13-2007; Ord. No. 13-09 §3, 2-25-2013]
The Commission shall have the power pursuant to this Chapter to:
Supervise all inspections required by this Chapter and cause the Building Inspector to make inspections and perform all duties required of the Building Inspector by this Chapter. Upon receiving a complaint or report from any source that a dangerous building exists in the City, the Commission shall cause an inspection to be made forthwith. If the Commission deems it necessary to the performance of the Commission's duties and responsibilities imposed herein, the Commission may request an inspection and report be made by any other City department or retain services of an expert whenever the Commission deems such service necessary.
Upon receipt of a report from the Building Inspector indicating failure by the owner, lessee, occupant, mortgagee, agent or other person(s) having interest in said building to commence work of reconditioning or demolition within the time specified by this Chapter or upon failure to proceed continuously with work without unnecessary delay, the Commission shall cause a hearing to be held giving the affected parties full and adequate hearing on the matter.
Written notice, either by personal service or by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by a publication in a newspaper, at least ten (10) days in advance of a 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 the County wherein the land is located to appear before the hearing officer on the date specified in the notice to show cause why the building or structure reported to be a dangerous building shall not be repaired, vacated or demolished in accordance with the statement of particulars set forth in the Building Inspector's notice as provided herein.
Evidence may be received by the hearing officer in the manner set forth in Section 536.070, RSMo.
An identifying caption and number assigned to the proceeding by the City.
Whether an answer to the notice is required.
That the notice is the writing officially instituting the proceeding.
The hearing officer shall make written findings of fact and conclusions of law in substantially the form required by Section 536.090, RSMo., 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 505.020.
If the evidence supports a finding based upon competent and substantial evidence that the building or structure is a dangerous building, the hearing officer shall issue an order based upon the hearing officer's findings of fact and conclusions of law commanding the owner, occupant, mortgagee, lessee, agent or other person(s) having an interest in said building as shown by the land records of the County wherein the land is located to repair, vacate or demolish any building found to be a dangerous building, 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 the owner or any person having an interest in said building as shown by the land records of the County wherein the land is located 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 findings of fact and conclusions of law are that the evidence does not support a finding that a building or structure is a dangerous building, no order shall be issued.
If the owner, occupant, mortgagee or lessee fails to comply with the order within thirty (30) days, the hearing officer shall forward the order to abate to the Commission and the Commission may direct the order to the appropriate City department(s) and such department(s) shall cause such building or structure to be repaired, vacated or demolished and the property cleaned up as the facts may warrant. If the hearing officer 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 pursuant to the procedure in Section 425.090 (C),(D) and (E) to establish the cost for the purpose of issuing 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 505.090, 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.
As to damage or loss to a building or other structure caused by or arising out of any fire, explosion or other casualty loss, if an order is issued by the hearing officer as provided in Subsection (5) of this Section, and a special tax bill or assessment is issued against the property, it shall be deemed a personal debt against the property owner. If there are proceeds of any insurance policy based upon a covered claim payment made for damage or loss to a building or other structure caused by or arising out of any fire, explosion or other casualty loss, the following procedure is established for the payment of up to twenty-five percent (25%) of the insurance proceeds, as set forth in subdivisions (a) and (b) of this Subsection. This Subsection shall apply only to a covered claim payment that is in excess of fifty percent (50%) of the face value of the policy covering a building or other structure:
The City shall release the proceeds and any interest that has accrued on such proceeds received under subdivision (a) of this Subsection 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 (5) of this Section, all monies in excess of that necessary to comply with the provisions of Subsection (5) of this Section for the removal of the building or structure, less salvage value, shall be paid to the insured.
Subsection (6) of this Section shall apply to fire, explosion or other casualty loss claim arising on all buildings and structures.
The Commission may certify in lieu of payment of all or part of the covered claim under Subsection (6) that the Commission 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 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 (6) 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 from this Subsection.
[CC 1999 §6-20(i); Ord. No. 07-74 §1, 11-13-2007; Ord. No. 10-48 §1, 11-8-2010]
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 the County wherein the land is located may, within thirty (30) days from the receipt of the order of the hearing officer, appeal such decision pursuant to the procedures outlined in Code Section 430.090.
[CC 1999 §6-20(j); Ord. No. 07-74 §1, 11-13-2007; Ord. No. 13-09 §3, 2-25-2013]
In cases where it reasonably appears that there is immediate danger to the health, life or safety of any person, in that event unless a dangerous building, as defined herein, is immediately repaired, vacated or demolished, the Building Inspector shall report such facts to the Commission and the Commission may cause the immediate repair, vacation or demolition of such dangerous building pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 430.080. The costs of such emergency repair, vacation or demolition of such dangerous building shall be collected in the same manner as provided in Section 505.080(5).
[CC 1999 §6-20(k); Ord. No. 07-74 §1, 11-13-2007]
The owner, occupant or lessee in possession of any dangerous building who shall fail to comply with an order of the hearing officer to repair, vacate or demolish said building and if the order has not been properly appealed shall be guilty of an ordinance violation and upon conviction shall be punishable as set forth in Section 505.120.
[CC 1999 §6-20(l); Ord. No. 07-74 §1, 11-13-2007]
Any person violating the provisions of this Chapter is guilty of an ordinance violation and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). Each day that a person fails to comply with an order of the hearing officer that has not been properly appealed may be deemed a separate offense.