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An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1076-08 Regarding the Repair and Demolition of Dilapidated Buildings and Structures that Constitute a Public Nuisance
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Request an amendment to Ordinance No. 1076-08 Regarding the Repair and Demolition of Dilapidated Buildings and Structures that Constitute a Public Nuisance in order to add a section for unsanitary conditions that create a public nuisance. This is further defined as buildings must be connected to an AL Department of Public Health approved wastewater disposal system. If the owner fails to take action, the building must be vacated. Use of the building is prohibited until conditions are deemed sanitary.
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WHEREAS, the City deems it necessary to amend Ordinance No. 1076-08 regarding the repair and demolition of dilapidated buildings and structures that constitute a public nuisance in order to include unsanitary conditions within the city limits.
BE IT ORDAINED that the Foley City Council as follows:
Section 1. Section 4-88. A. Findings and Purpose be amended as follows: The existence of unsafe, unsanitary and dilapidated buildings and structures within the city constitutes a public nuisance, the abatement of which burdens the city treasury and contributes to blight, disease and crime in neighborhoods.
Section 2. Section 4-90 Notice be amended as follows:
A. All buildings shall be maintained to prevent a public nuisance. Whenever the Official finds that any build...
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