§ 58-83. Purpose.

(a)

There exist in the County of Volusia buildings that are, or may become, unsafe or dilapidated due to lack of maintenance or damage caused by weather, fire, vandalism, vermin, insects, or other conditions. Such buildings constitute a menace to the health, safety, welfare, and reasonable comfort of citizens of the County of Volusia. The existence of such buildings, if not remedied, creates blighted areas, curtails investments and tax revenues, and impairs economic values.

(b)

All buildings or structures of any kind, including all electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems which are unsafe, unsanitary, constitute a fire hazard, or are dangerous to human life or a hazard to safety or health, shall be abated by repair and rehabilitation or by demolition, in accordance with the provisions herein.

(Ord. No. 00-20, § V, 5-18-00; Ord. No. 2006-05, § I, 3-2-06)