occupants or member of the general public is jeopardized for failure of the property to meet the minimum standards established by this Article, the Inspections Director or Code Enforcement Officer shall state in writing findings of fact in support of that determination and shall issue and cause to be served upon the owner thereof an order in accordance with the provisions of this Article and subject to the limitations set forth in the Land Development Ordinance. C. Cost of Repair not Exceeding 50% . If the Inspections Director, Code Enforcement Officer or designee determines that the cost of repair, alteration or improvement of the building or structure would not exceed 50 percent (50%) of its then current value, then the Inspections Director or Code Enforcement Officer shall state in writing the findings of fact in support of such determination and issue an order that requires the owner, within a reasonable time specified in the order, to either:
i. Repair, Alter or Improve . Repair, alter or improve the nonresidential building or structure in order to bring it into compliance with the minimum standards established by this Article.
ii. Vacate & Close . Vacate and close the nonresidential building or structure for any use.
D. Cost of Repair Exceeds 50%. If the Inspections Director, Code Enforcement Officer or designee determines that the cost of repair, alteration or improvement of the building or structure would exceed 50 percent (50%) of its then current value, then the Inspections Director, Code Enforcement Officer or designee shall state in writing the findings of fact in support of such determination and issue an order that requires the owner, within a reasonable time specified in the order, to either:
i. Remove or Demolish . Remove or demolish the nonresidential building or structure.
ii. Repair, Alter or Improve . Repair, alter or improve the nonresidential structure to bring it into compliance with the minimum standards established by this Article.
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Failure to Comply with Order & Ordinances
A. Failure to Comply with Repairs . If the owner fails to comply with an order to either repair, alter, or improve the nonresidential building or structure and/or vacate and close the nonresidential building or structure, the Inspection Director or Code Enforcement Officer shall submit to the Board of Commissioners an ordinance ordering the
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