§ 15.36.130. Property to remain in safe condition—Guarantee by owner or permit applicant.

A.

As a condition of the issuance of any demolition or wrecking permit required by this portion of this code, both the applicant and/or the property owner shall guarantee to the village that upon completion of demolition or wrecking activities, the premises will be left in a proper and safe condition, and that the applicant and/or property owners shall stand liable under their bond for any work done pursuant to subsection D of this section.

B.

For the purposes of this chapter, "proper and safe condition" means that all debris is cleared away, that any excavation remaining is either filled in and tamped down or surrounded by a chain link or masonry fence at least six feet in height, if such property is not to be put to immediate use. If the property is to be used for any purpose within two months of such demolition or wrecking, then adequate barricades, lighted at night, shall be installed around the perimeter of such excavation.

C.

Nothing in subsection B of this section shall be construed to permit the maintenance of a public nuisance, in permitting excavations to be fenced rather than filled. The corporate authorities retain the power to require filling of excavations which become a threat to the public health or safety.

D.

If the premises are not cleared, or put into a safe condition or work commenced to do so, within ten days of the completion of the demolition or wrecking, the director of inspections shall authorize the work to be done and expenses involved shall be chargeable to the posted bond.

E.

The director of inspections shall inspect or cause to be inspected such premises at least once daily during the period when such demolition or wrecking continues.

(Ord. 1977-13 § 1-13, 1977)