Chapter 15.20 AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS (UCADB)

Chapter 15.20
AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS (UCADB)

Sections:

15.20.010 Amendment to UCADB Section 103.

15.20.020 Amendment to UCADB Section 201.

15.20.030 Amendment to UCADB Section 205.1.

15.20.040 Amendment to UCADB Section 301.

15.20.041 Amendment to UCADB Section 302 (15).

15.20.050 Amendment of UCADB Section 501.

15.20.060 Amendment of UCADB Section 501.2.

15.20.070 Amendment of UCADB Section 501.3.

15.20.090 Repeal of UCADB Section 601.

15.20.100 Repeal of UCADB Section 602.

15.20.110 Repeal of UCADB Section 603.

15.20.120 Repeal of UCADB Section 604.

15.20.130 Repeal of UCADB Section 605.

15.20.140 Amendment of UCADB Section 701.1.

15.20.150 Amendment of UCADB Section 701.2.

15.20.010 Amendment to UCADB Section 103.

Section 103 of the UCADB is amended as follows:

103. All buildings or structures which are required to be repaired under the provisions of this code shall be subject to the provisions of Section 3403 of the International Building Code, and the International Existing Building Code as adopted by the City of Gig Harbor.

(Ord. 983 § 19, 2005).

15.20.020 Amendment to UCADB Section 201.

Section 201 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended as follows:

201.1 Administration. The building official/fire marshal is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this code.

201.2 Inspections. The building official/fire marshal is hereby authorized to make such inspections and take such actions as may be required to enforce the provisions of this code.

(Ord. 1019 § 1, 2005; Ord. 983 § 19, 2005).

15.20.030 Amendment to UCADB Section 205.1.

Section 205.1 of the UCADB is amended as follows:

205.1 General. The Building Code Advisory Board shall hear those appeals and interpretations described in Chapter 15.02 GHMC.

(Ord. 983 § 19, 2005).

15.20.040 Amendment to UCADB Section 301.

Section 301 of the UCADB is amended as follows:

BUILDING CODE is the International Building Code promulgated by the International Code Council as adopted by the City of Gig Harbor.

BUILDING OFFICIAL is the building official/fire marshal of the City of Gig Harbor or his/her authorized representative.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS is the community development director of the City of Gig Harbor or his/her authorized representative.

(Ord. 983 § 19, 2005).

15.20.041 Amendment to UCADB Section 302 (15).

Section 302 (15) of the UCADB is amended as follows:

302(15) Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, air or sanitation facilities, or otherwise is determined by the building official/fire marshal to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease.

(Ord. 1019 § 1, 2005).

15.20.050 Amendment of UCADB Section 501.

Section 501 of the UCADB is amended as follows:

501.1 Form of appeal. Any person entitled to service under Section 401.3 may appeal from any notice and order of the building official under this code. Every appeal must be accompanied by an appeal fee, as established by the City, be filed with the Building Official, and the written appeal shall contain the following:

1. A heading in the words: Before the Hearing Examiner of the City of Gig Harbor.

2. A caption reading: “Appeal of...” giving the names of all appellants participating in the appeal.

3. 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.

4. A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the specific order or action protested, together with any material facts claimed to support the contentions of the appellant.

5. 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.

6. The signatures of all parties named as appellants and their official mailing addresses.

7. The verification (by declaration under penalty of perjury) of at least one appellant as to the truth of the matters stated in the appeal.

Deadline for filing. The appeal shall be filed within ten (10) working days from the date of the service of such order or action of the building official; provided, however, that if the building or structure is in such condition as to make it immediately dangerous to the life, limb, property or safety of the public or adjacent property and is ordered vacated and is posted in accordance with Section 404, such appeal shall be filed within five (5) days from the date of the service of the notice and order of the building official.

(Ord. 983 § 19, 2005).

15.20.060 Amendment of UCADB Section 501.2.

Section 501.2 of the UCADB is amended to read as follows:

501.2 Processing of Appeal. Upon receipt of any appeal filed pursuant to this section, the building official shall schedule a hearing on the appeal before the Hearing Examiner.

(Ord. 983 § 19, 2005).

15.20.070 Amendment of UCADB Section 501.3.

Section 501.3 of the UCADB is amended to read as follows:

501.3 Scheduling and Noticing Appeal for Hearing. As soon as practicable after receiving the written appeal, the Hearing Examiner shall fix a date, time and place for the hearing of the appeal. Written notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing to each appellant by the City either by causing a copy of such notice to be delivered to the appellant personally or by mailing a copy thereof, postage prepaid, addressed to the appellant at the address shown on the appeal.

(Ord. 983 § 19, 2005).

15.20.090 Repeal of UCADB Section 601.

Section 601 of the UCADB is hereby repealed.¹ (Ord. 983 § 19, 2005).

15.20.100 Repeal of UCADB Section 602.

Section 602 of the UCADB is hereby repealed. (Ord. 983 § 19, 2005).

15.20.110 Repeal of UCADB Section 603.

Section 603 of the UCADB is hereby repealed. (Ord. 983 § 19, 2005).

15.20.120 Repeal of UCADB Section 604.

Section 604 of the UCADB is hereby repealed. (Ord. 983 § 19, 2005).

15.20.130 Repeal of UCADB Section 605.

Section 605 of the UCADB is hereby repealed. (Ord. 983 § 19, 2005).

15.20.140 Amendment of UCADB Section 701.1.

Section 701.1 of the UCADB is amended to read as follows:

701.1 General. After any order of the building official or the Hearing Examiner made pursuant to this code shall have become final, no person to whom any such order is directed shall fail, neglect or refuse to obey any such order. Any such person who fails to comply with any such order is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Ord. 983 § 19, 2005).

15.20.150 Amendment of UCADB Section 701.2.

Section 701.2 of the UCADB is amended to read as follows:

701.2 Failure to Obey Order. If, after any order of the building official or Hearing Examiner made pursuant to this code has become final, the person to whom such order is directed shall fail, neglect or refuse to obey such order, the building official may (i) cause such person to be prosecuted under 701.1 or (ii) institute any appropriate action to abate such building as a public nuisance.

(Ord. 983 § 19, 2005).

All sections in Chapter 6 of the UCADB have been repealed because the hearing examiner utilizes the rules of procedure that have been adopted by the city council in Resolution No. 632.