§ 8-41. Posting.

(a)

Occupied buildings and structures. If the building maintenance commission finds that an occupied building or structure is in violation of the standards and definitions set forth herein, and the building is in such condition as to make it dangerous to the health, safety or welfare of its occupants, the building maintenance commission shall order that the city place a notice or notices in a conspicuous place on such building; such notice to read as follows:

"This building has been found to be an unsafe building. Occupancy of this building is prohibited by law as such occupancy is dangerous to the health, safety and welfare of its occupants. This notice is posted (here the notice shall set forth the date and hour such notice is posted). As persons must vacate this building not later than 48 hours after the time of posting and shall not re-enter the same until the City of Patterson finds that the building has been repaired so as to be in compliance with the ordinances of the city with the requisite permits and inspections. This notice shall remain on this building until it is repaired or demolished."

(b)

Unoccupied buildings and structures. If the building maintenance commission finds that an unoccupied building or structure is capable of being repaired but is in violation of the standards and definitions set forth herein, and the building is in such condition as to make it dangerous to the health, safety or welfare of future occupants, the building maintenance commission shall order that the city post a notice in a conspicuous place on such building such notice to read as follows:

"This building has been found to be an unsafe building by the City of Patterson. No person shall enter this building except persons authorized by the owner who enter solely for the purpose of correcting the hazardous conditions therein with the requisite permits and inspections of City of Patterson. This notice shall remain on this building until it is repaired or demolished."

(Code 1968, § 5-27; Ord. No. 2007-09, § 5, 12-4-2007)