§ 18-6. Order to repair, order of hearing., Chapter 18. Buildings, Unsafe, Code of Ordinances, Oneonta, Town

The Town Board shall thereupon consider said report, and if it finds that such building or structure is dangerous and unsafe to the public, it shall, by resolution, order its repair if the same can be safely repaired, and if not, its removal and demolition, and shall further order that a hearing be held before the Town Board at a time and place therein specified and on at least five days' notice to the owner of the building or structure or persons having an interest therein to determine whether said order to repair or remove shall be affirmed or modified or vacated and, in the event of modification or affirmance, to assess all costs and expenses incurred by the town in the repair or removal of such building or structure against the land on which said building or structure is located. Said order shall also provide that the securing or removal of said building or structure shall commence within 30 days after service of notice and shall be completed within 60 days thereafter.

Upon the order of the Town Board of the Town of Oneonta, the Code Enforcement Officer of the Town of Oneonta is authorized to post a notice or notices, in a sufficient number as he deems necessary, to warn the public of the condition of the unsafe building or structure, which notice shall be posted conspicuously, and said notice shall notify the public of the determination of the Town Board as to the condition of the unsafe building or structure and as to the dates provided for repair or demolition. Said notice shall remain on the building until the building is repaired, vacated or demolished in accordance with this chapter. It shall be unlawful to remove the notice until the notice is complied with. The form and content of the notice shall be prescribed by resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Oneonta.

Removal of such sign shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $100 for each violation.