§ 135-14. Standards for repair, vacation or demolition.  


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  • The following standards shall be followed in substance by the Council in ordering repair, vacation or demolition of a dangerous building:
    A. 
    If the dangerous building can be repaired as determined by the Council so that it will no longer violate the terms of this article, it shall be ordered repaired.
    B. 
    If the dangerous building is in such condition as to make it dangerous to the health, morals, safety, or general welfare of its occupants, it shall be ordered to be vacated.
    C. 
    If the dangerous building cannot be reasonably repaired as determined by the Council, it shall be demolished.
    D. 
    If the dangerous building is a fire hazard or is existing or erected in violation of the terms of this article, any other ordinance of the Borough or any statue of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, it shall be demolished.