§ 42-1. Abatement.  


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  • Where it is determined that there exists in the city a dwelling or other building or structure which is unfit for human habitation or for commercial, industrial, or business occupancy or use, or where there exists in the city a condition or use of real estate which renders adjacent real estate unsafe or inimical to safe human habitation, and where such determination is made by the director of the department of planning and development or his designated enforcement official, such official shall have the power to have repaired, closed or demolished any such dwelling, building or structure, or to cause to be abated any such unsafe or unsanitary conditions which create a public health hazard or general nuisance in accordance with the provisions of O.C.G.A. §§ 41-2-7 through 41-2-17, which are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference within this section.

(Ord. of 7-1-2012, § 42-26)