A. 
Except as otherwise provided in Subsection B of this section, a building permit shall be required for any work which must conform to the Uniform Code and/or the Energy Code, including, but not limited to, the construction, enlargement, alteration, improvement, removal, relocation or demolition of any building or structure or any portion thereof, and the installation of a building system, solid-fuel-burning heating appliance, chimney or flue in any dwelling unit. No person, firm, corporation or other entity shall commence any work for which a building permit is required without first having obtained a building permit from the Building Inspector.
B. 
No building permit shall be required for work in any of the following categories:
(1) 
Construction of temporary motion-picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery;
(2) 
Installation of partitions or movable cases less than five feet nine inches in height;
(3) 
Painting, wallpapering, tiling, carpeting not installed in a commercial building or structure, or other similar finish work;
(4) 
Installation of listed portable electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation or cooling equipment or appliances, unless same is a generator;
(5) 
Repairs, subject to written confirmation from the Building Inspector that no building permit is required, and further provided that such repairs do not involve:
(a) 
The removal or cutting away of a load-bearing wall, partition, or portion thereof, or of any structural beam or load-bearing component;
(b) 
The removal or change of any required means of egress, or the rearrangement of parts of a structure in a manner which affects egress;
(c) 
The enlargement, alteration, replacement or relocation of any building system; or
(d) 
The removal from service of all or part of a fire protection system for any period of time.
C. 
The exemption from the requirement to obtain a building permit for work in any category set forth in Subsection B of this section shall not be deemed an authorization for work to be performed in violation of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code or any applicable provisions of this Code.
D. 
Information required.
(1) 
Application for a building permit shall be made to the Building Inspector in writing on forms provided by him or her and shall contain such information as the Building Inspector deems sufficient to permit a determination by the Building Inspector that the intended work complies with all applicable requirements of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code and this Code. The application shall include or be accompanied by the following information and documentation:
(a) 
A description of the land on which the proposed work is to be done.
(b) 
A statement of the use or occupancy of all parts of the land and of the building or structure.
(c) 
The valuation or estimated cost of the proposed work.
(d) 
The full name and address of the owner and of the applicant and the names and addresses of their responsible officers, if any of them are corporations.
(e) 
A description of the nature of the proposed work.
(f) 
At least three sets of construction documents (drawings and/or specifications) which:
[1] 
Define the scope of the proposed work;
[2] 
Are prepared and signed by a New York State registered architect or licensed professional engineer where so required by the Education Law or otherwise signed by the person responsible for the design and drawings;
[3] 
Indicate with sufficient clarity and detail the nature and extent of the work proposed, including, but not limited to, description of the size of all proposed new construction and all materials to be incorporated and, where required by the Building Inspector, details of structural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical work, including computations, stress diagrams and other essential data;
[4] 
Substantiate that the proposed work will comply with the Uniform Code and the Energy Code; and
[5] 
Where applicable, include a site plan, drawn to scale, that shows any existing and proposed buildings and structures on the site, the location of any existing or proposed well or septic system, the location of the intended work, and the distances between the buildings and structures and the lot lines.
(g) 
The Tax Map number and the street address of the premises where the work is to be performed.
(h) 
Where applicable, a statement of special inspections prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Code.
(i) 
Such other information as may reasonably be required by the Building Inspector to establish compliance of the proposed work with the requirements of the Codes of the State of New York and this Code.
(2) 
Applications shall be made and signed by the owner or lessee or agent or either or by the architect, engineer or builder employed in connection with the proposed work. Where such application is made by a person other than the owner, it shall be accompanied by an affidavit of the owner or applicant that the proposed work is authorized by the owner and that the applicant is authorized to make such application.
(3) 
Applications shall be accompanied by the required fee, as set forth in § 98-29 of this chapter.
E. 
Demolitions and blasting.
(1) 
In the case of demolitions or blasting, the Building Inspector shall not issue a permit until the applicant furnishes a public liability insurance policy issued by a carrier licensed to do business in the State of New York in the sum of $1,000,000 to $3,000,000 or such additional coverage as the Building Inspector or the Village Attorney may determine as necessary to adequately protect the public. Such policy shall be canceled only on 10 days' written notice to the Village and shall be subject to approval as to form by the Village Attorney.
(2) 
The applicant shall also indicate in his or her application his or her method and place of disposal of the debris from the demolition or blasting and a plan for the restoration of the property, including filling of all excavations or below ground level openings, the capping or removal of sewer and water lines if there is no intention to immediately rebuild on the site.
(3) 
Failure to restore the property in accordance with the approved plan shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
(4) 
The Building Inspector may waive any provisions of this subsection for minor demolitions or blasting.
(5) 
Any demolition or blasting application shall state thereon the estimated cost of demolition or blasting, and the applicant shall pay a fee, as set forth by resolution of the Village Board of Trustees in the Master Fee Schedule, which may be amended from time to time.
F. 
Approval of certain plans by Westchester County Department of Health. In any case in which the sanitary system in the building proposed to be erected will not be connected to the sanitary sewer system of the Village, but will be connected to a septic tank or other private sewage disposal system, no building permit shall be issued until the plans for such septic tank or other private sewage disposal system shall have been approved by the Westchester County Department of Health.
G. 
Affidavit of architect or engineer. Whenever the work to be done shall involve construction under conditions which, in the opinion of the Building Inspector, are hazardous or complex or which, in compliance with existing laws, may not be planned or performed except under the supervision and direction of a registered architect or a professional engineer, both licensed to practice in the state, each application shall be accompanied by an affidavit signed by the architect or engineer who prepared the plans, certifying that the plans comply with the requirements of the Codes of the State of New York and that he or she is authorized by the owner to make the application.
A. 
The Building Inspector shall examine or cause to be examined all applications for permits and the plans, specifications and documents filed therewith to ascertain whether the proposed construction is in substantial conformance with the requirements of the Uniform Code. The Building Inspector shall approve the application and issue a written permit for the proposed work within 30 calendar days after determining that such application complies with the applicable requirements of this Code and the Codes of the State of New York. The Building Inspector shall withhold action upon any plan or application which requires the approval of any other municipal officer or other person, department or agency having jurisdiction thereof, until such approval is obtained. At the time of the issuance of the permit, the Building Inspector shall issue a poster indicating that a building permit has been issued for the work proposed on certain premises, which poster shall be visibly displayed at all times on the site of the work during its progress until the authorized work has been completed.
B. 
Upon the approval of the application, each copy of the construction documents shall be endorsed with the word "approved." One set of such approved plans and specifications shall be retained in the files of the Building Inspector, one set shall be returned to the applicant, together with the building permit, and shall be kept at the building site open to inspection by the Building Inspector or his or her authorized representative at all reasonable times and one set of documents shall be given to the Town of Mount Pleasant Assessor. However, the return of a set of accepted construction documents to the applicant shall not be construed as authorization to commence work, nor as an indication that a building permit will be issued. Work shall not be commenced until and unless a building permit is issued.
C. 
All work shall be performed in accordance with the construction documents which were submitted with and accepted as part of the application for the building permit. The building permit shall contain such a directive. Amendments to any application, plan or specifications may be filed at any time prior to commencement of the work on forms provided by the Building Inspector. Such amendments shall likewise be subject to the approval of the Building Inspector, as may be appropriate, and no change shall be made in the actual field work until such amended application is approved by the Building Inspector. The building permit holder shall immediately notify the Building Inspector of any change occurring during the course of the work. The building permit shall contain such a directive. If the Building Inspector determines that such change warrants a new or amended building permit, such change shall not be made until and unless a new or amended building permit reflecting such change is issued.
D. 
If the application, together with plans, specifications and other documents filed therewith, describes proposed work which does not conform to all the requirements of the Codes of the State of New York and this Code, the Building Inspector shall disapprove the same and shall return the plans and specifications to the applicant. If the applicant has not paid required fees pursuant to this chapter or Chapter 91, Fees, of this Code, the Building Inspector shall not issue a building permit. Upon the request of the applicant, the Building Inspector shall cause such refusal, together with the reasons therefor, to be transmitted to the applicant, in writing.
A. 
Term of permit; extension. A building permit shall be effective to authorize the commencing of work in accordance with the application, plans and specifications on which it is based for a period of six months after the date of its issuance, unless the work has been commenced and continued during that period. For good cause, the Building Inspector may renew such permit, upon payment of required permit fees, and the Building Inspector may impose such additional requirements as he or she deems necessary.
B. 
All building permits shall expire two years from the date of issuance. Reapplication for a permit must be made to the Building Inspector, who may impose additional requirements prior to issuing a new permit, which permit shall include all permit fees as required by this chapter.
C. 
Authority to proceed. The issuance of a building permit shall constitute authority to the applicant to proceed with the work in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and in accordance with the Codes of the State of New York and this Code. All work shall conform to the approved application and construction documents.
D. 
Supervision of work by architect or engineer. Whenever a building permit is to be issued in reliance upon an affidavit due to hazards, complexities or statutory requirements as provided in § 98-13D(1)(f), the Building Inspector may require that the architect or engineer who signed the affidavit or made the plans or computations shall supervise the actual construction and be responsible for its conformity with the approved plans and with such orders as shall be issued by the Building Inspector in regard to such construction and, forthwith upon its completion, make and file with the Building Inspector a written affidavit that the work has been done in conformity with the approved plans and such orders.
E. 
Survey. After completion of the construction of the foundation, it shall be the duty of the owner to obtain, at his or her expense, and furnish to the Building Inspector a survey by a licensed surveyor of the owner's premises showing the exact location thereon of such foundation. Such survey shall be submitted to the Building Inspector for his or her approval before continuing with the further progress of the construction of the structure.
A. 
The Building Inspector may revoke or suspend a building permit theretofore issued and approved in the following instances:
(1) 
Where he or she finds that there has been any false statement or misrepresentation as to a material fact in the application, plans or specifications on which the building permit was based.
(2) 
Where he or she finds that there has been incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information in the procurement of the building permit.
(3) 
Where he or she finds that the building permit was issued in error and should not have been issued in accordance with the applicable law.
(4) 
Where he or she finds that the work performed under the permit is not being prosecuted in accordance with the provisions of the application, plans or specifications.
(5) 
Where the person to whom a building permit has been issued fails or refuses to comply with a stop order issued by the Building Inspector.
(6) 
Where he or she finds that that the work for which a building permit was issued violates the Uniform Code or the Energy Code.
B. 
The Building Inspector shall revoke the building permit or suspend the building permit until such time as the building permit holder demonstrates that:
(1) 
All work then completed is in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code and this Code; and
(2) 
All work then proposed to be performed shall be in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code and this Code.
A. 
Work shall remain accessible and exposed until inspected and accepted by the Building Inspector. The building permit holder shall notify the Building Inspector when any element of work described in Subsection B of this section is ready for inspection.
B. 
All work for which permits are issued under the provisions of this chapter and the Codes of the State of New York shall be inspected at various intervals during the progress of the work involved. Any application for or acceptance of any permit issued or requested pursuant to this chapter constitutes agreement and consent by the person making application or accepting the building permit to allow the Building Inspector to enter upon the premises at any reasonable time to conduct inspections as required by this chapter. Refusal to allow the Building Inspector to conduct said inspections of the premises and the records related to such building permit or required to be maintained by this chapter shall constitute sufficient justification for the immediate issuance of a stop-work order. In addition, should the Building Inspector deem it necessary, an application to any court of competent jurisdiction may be made to obtain a warrant authorizing an inspection of the premises in question. The following inspections are mandatory and must be made and a proper record of approval made thereof:
(1) 
Work site prior to the issuance of a building permit;
(2) 
Footing and foundation (a foundation as-built survey shall be provided);
(3) 
Preparation for concrete slab;
(4) 
Framing;
(5) 
Building systems, including underground and rough-in;
(6) 
Fire-resistant construction;
(7) 
Fire-resistant penetrations;
(8) 
Solid-fuel-burning heating appliances, chimneys, flues or gas vents;
(9) 
Energy Code compliance;
(10) 
A final inspection after all work authorized by the building permit has been completed; and
(11) 
Any further inspection specifically requested by the Building Inspector due to the unique building condition or materials incorporated into the work or other applicable provision of this Code.
C. 
It shall be unlawful to proceed with work on any part of any wall, building or structure beyond the point indicated in this section or otherwise cover any wall or ceiling of any building or structure until the Building Inspector has been notified and approval given to do so. The Building Inspector shall act upon all request for inspections within 72 hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
D. 
After inspection, the work or a portion thereof shall be noted as satisfactory as completed, or the permit holder shall be notified as to where the work fails to comply with the Uniform Code, the Energy Code and any applicable provisions of this Code. Work not in compliance with any applicable provision of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code and any applicable provisions of this Code shall remain exposed until such work shall have been brought into compliance with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code and any applicable provisions of this Code, reinspected, and found satisfactory as completed.
E. 
It shall be the duty of the holder of a building permit performing the work to notify the enforcing authority when all work performed under the building permit is completed and ready for a final inspection. Such notice must be given at least 48 hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, before the time of said final inspection.
F. 
The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 98-29 of this chapter must be paid prior to or at the time of each inspection performed pursuant to this section.
A. 
Whenever the Building Inspector has reasonable grounds to believe that work on any building or structure is in violation of the provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, this Code, or any applicable laws, rules or regulations or not in conformity with the provisions of an application, plans or specifications on the basis of which a building permit was issued or is being conducted in an unsafe and dangerous manner, or is being performed under a building permit that has become invalid, has expired or has been suspended or revoked, he or she shall notify the owner of the property or the owner's agent or the person performing the work to suspend all work, and any such persons shall forthwith stop such work and suspend all building activities until the stop order has been rescinded. Such order and notice shall be in writing, shall state the reason for the stop-work order, together with the date of issuance and shall state the conditions under which the work may be resumed. The stop-work order may be served upon a person to whom it is directed either by delivering it personally to him or her or by posting the same upon a conspicuous portion of the building under construction and sending a copy of the same by registered mail. It shall be a violation of this chapter and the Codes of the State of New York for anyone to proceed with any work after a stop-work order is issued; provided, however, that failure to serve any person mentioned in this subsection shall not affect the efficacy of the stop-work order.
B. 
The issuance of a stop-work order shall not be the exclusive remedy available to address any event described in Subsection A of this section, and the authority to issue a stop-work order shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for or limitation of, the right and authority to pursue any other remedy or impose any other penalty under this chapter or under any other applicable chapter or state law. Any such other remedy or penalty may be pursued at any time, whether prior to, at the time of, or after the issuance of a stop-work order.
[Added 11-14-2019 by L.L. No. 8-2019[1]]
A. 
Purpose. Unsafe buildings pose a threat to life and property in the Village of Pleasantville. Buildings and structures may become unsafe by reason of damage by fire, the elements, age or general deterioration. Vacant buildings not properly secured at doorways and windows also serve as an attractive nuisance for young children who may be injured therein, as well as a point of congregation by vagrants and transients. A dilapidated building may also serve as a place of rodent infestation, thereby creating a health menace to the community. It is the purpose of this section to provide for the safety, health, protection and general welfare of persons and property in the Village of Pleasantville by requiring that such unsafe buildings be secured, repaired or demolished and removed.
B. 
Designation of unsafe buildings, structures and equipment.
(1) 
An unsafe building or structure is one that is found to be dangerous to the life, health, property or safety of the public or the occupants of the structure by not providing minimum safeguards to protect or warn occupants in the event of fire, or because such structure is so inadequately maintained, damaged, decayed, dilapidated, structurally unsafe, or of such faulty construction or unstable foundation that partial or complete collapse is possible. Buildings and structures that may be unsafe include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) 
Those which exist in violation of any provision of the codes of the State of New York, this section or other applicable provisions of this Code.
(b) 
Those whose interior walls or other vertical structural members list, lean or buckle to such an extent that a plumb line passing through the center of gravity falls outside of the middle third of its base.
(c) 
Those which, exclusive of the foundation, show 33% or more of damage or deterioration of the supporting member or members or 50% of damage or deterioration of the nonsupporting enclosing or outside walls or covering.
(d) 
Those which have improperly distributed loads upon the floors or roofs or in which the same are overloaded or which have insufficient strength to be reasonably safe for the purpose used.
(e) 
Those which have been damaged by fire, wind or other causes so as to have become dangerous to life, safety or the general health and welfare of the occupants or the people of this Village.
(f) 
Those having light, air and sanitation facilities which are inadequate to protect the health, safety or general welfare of human beings who live or may live therein.
(g) 
Those having inadequate or insufficient facilities for ingress or egress in the event of fire, panic or other emergency, or those having insufficient stairways, elevators, fire escapes, aisles, passageways, corridors or other means of access and which do not meet minimum standards prescribed by the New York State Building Construction Code.
(h) 
Those that have parts thereof that are so attached that they may fall and injure members of the public or property.
(i) 
Those which, because of their condition, are unsafe, unsanitary or dangerous to the health, safety or general welfare of the people of this Village.
(2) 
Unsafe equipment. Unsafe equipment includes any boiler, heating equipment, elevator, moving stairway, electrical wiring or device, flammable liquid containers or other equipment on the premises or within the structure which is in such disrepair or condition that such equipment is a hazard to life, health, property or safety of the public or occupants of the building, structure or premises.
(3) 
Building or structure unfit for human occupancy. A building or structure is unfit for human occupancy whenever such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is unsanitary, vermin- or rat-infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by the Village of Pleasantville or New York State, or because the location of the building or structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the building or structure or to the public.
C. 
Report and investigation. When, in the opinion of the Building Inspector, or his or her designee, any building, structure or equipment located in the Village of Pleasantville appears to be unsafe or dangerous for human habitation, or threatens the health, safety or welfare of the occupants or general public, or is hazardous to property, or is unlawful, he or she shall make a formal inspection thereof and prepare a written report of his or her findings. This report shall be filed in the Building Department.
D. 
Notice of intent.
(1) 
Whenever the Building Inspector determines, based on an inspection, that a building, structure or equipment is dangerous or unsafe for human habitation, or threatens the health, safety or welfare of the occupants or general public, or is hazardous to property, or is unlawful, or a building system or equipment is unsafe or hazardous, written notice shall be served by the Building Inspector upon owner or the owner's executors, legal representatives, agents, lessees or any other person having a vested or contingent interest in the building or structure, personally or by registered or certified mail, addressed to the last known address, if any, of the owner or the owner's executors, legal representatives, agents, lessees, or other person having a vested or contingent interest in the building or structure as shown by the records of the Village Treasurer and/or in the office of the County Clerk, Division of Land Records for the County of Westchester. If the notice is returned showing that the letter was not delivered, a copy thereof shall be posted in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by such notice.
(2) 
Contents of the notice. The notice shall be in writing and shall contain the following:
(a) 
A description of the premises;
(b) 
A statement of the particulars in which the building, structure or equipment is unsafe or dangerous for human habitation, or threatens the health, safety or welfare of the occupants or general public, or is hazardous to property, or is unlawful;
(c) 
A description of the remedial action which, if taken, will effectuate compliance with the notice;
(d) 
A statement that the remediation or abatement must commence immediately upon receipt of notice and that such work is to be completed within 30 days thereafter. The Building Inspector or his or her designee may extend the time for compliance where there is evidence of intent to comply within the time specified and conditions exist which prevent immediate compliance. In granting any such extension of time, the Building Inspector, or his or her designee, may impose such conditions as he/she deems appropriate;
(e) 
A statement that the owner, his agent or person in charge of the property has the right to appeal the determination of the Building Inspector by filing a written request for an appeal to the Village Board of the Village of Pleasantville pursuant to § 98-58G within 20 days of receipt of such notice; and
(f) 
A statement that in the event of the failure or refusal of the person to whom the notice is issued to remedy the condition and/or if applicable, barricade and remove the occupants by the date on the notice or approved date of extension, or to file an appeal within 20 days of receipt of such notice, then in such event the notice shall automatically become a final order, and the Village may placard the structure, building, unit or equipment; order the occupants off the property; barricade the entrances to prevent reentry; and/or remedy all or part of the defective, dangerous, unsanitary, or unsafe condition and charge all the direct and indirect costs of placarding, vacating and barricading the premises, remedying the conditions, and disposing of the materials against the property if not paid within the time specified in accordance with the provisions of § 98-19H.
E. 
Final order.
(1) 
Grounds for a default. The notice of intent shall automatically become a final order if there is no compliance or compliance has not been achieved to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector, or if there has been no request for an appeal within the period specified, or, if having requested an appeal, there has been no appearance at the hearing by the person who has requested the appeal. The resulting order shall be served in the same manner as the original notice.
(2) 
Authority of Building Inspector. In the event of a default as set forth in Subsection E(1) above, the Building Inspector shall post a placard on the property or, if applicable, on the defective equipment, and is authorized to order the occupants off the property; barricade the entrances to prevent reentry; and/or remedy all or part of the defective, dangerous, unsanitary, or unsafe condition.
F. 
Emergency measures.
(1) 
When, in the opinion of the Building Inspector, there is imminent danger of failure or collapse of a building or structure that endangers life, or when any structure or part of a structure has fallen and life is endangered by the occupation of the structure, or when there is actual or potential danger to the building occupants or those in the proximity of any structure because of explosives fumes or vapors or the presence of toxic fumes, gases or materials or operation of defective or dangerous equipment, the Building Inspector is authorized and empowered to order and require the occupants to vacate the premises. The Building Inspector shall cause to be posted at each entrance to such structure a notice reading as follows: "This Structure is Unsafe and Its Occupancy Has Been Prohibited by the Building Inspector of the Village of Pleasantville." It shall be unlawful for any person to enter such building or structure except for the purpose of securing the structure, making the required repairs, removing the hazardous condition or of demolishing the same.
(2) 
Notwithstanding other provisions of this section, whenever, in the opinion of the Building Inspector, there is imminent danger due to an unsafe condition, the Building Inspector shall order any necessary work to be done, including the boarding up of openings, to render such structure temporarily safe whether or not the legal procedure herein described has been instituted; and shall cause such other action to be taken as the Building Inspector deems necessary to meet such emergency.
(3) 
Any affected person thereafter, upon petition directed to the Village Board of the Village of Pleasantville, be afforded a hearing as described in § 98-19G.
G. 
Appeals.
(1) 
Any person, owner, corporation and/or agent aggrieved by the service of a notice and order detailed in this section may appeal the notice and order, including any requirement to undertake repairs, vacate the building or structure and/or demolish the building or structure, to the Village Board of the Village of Pleasantville, provided that a written application for appeal is filed within 20 days after the day the notice was served. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this section has been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this section do not fully apply or the requirements of this section are adequately satisfied by other means.
(2) 
Hearings before the Village Board of the Village of Pleasantville shall be open to the public. The appellant, the appellant's representative, the Building Inspector and any other person whose interests are affected shall be given an opportunity to be heard.
H. 
Assessment of costs; assessment to constitute lien.
(1) 
The owner, his agent, occupant, person in charge of the property, or person having a vested or contingent interest in the property shall be liable for all costs and expenses incurred by the Village of Pleasantville in connection with the proceedings to remove or secure an unsafe building, unsafe equipment or collapsed structure, including the cost of actually removing said building, equipment or structure.
(2) 
All costs and expenses incurred by the Village in connection with this section shall be charged against the property. An itemized memorandum of the costs and expenses incurred by the Village shall be mailed by the Village Treasurer by both regular mail and certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the owner, his agent, occupant, person in charge of the property, or person having a vested or contingent interest in the property to the last known address or to the last address shown on the most current assessment roll maintained by the Village Assessor or to the property address, as the case may be. The notice shall state that upon the failure to pay the amount certified within 30 days of receipt of the notice by cash, money order, or certified or bank check, the amount will be added to the tax bill or other action will be taken without further notice. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to limit the Village's remedies or bar the commencement of an action to collect the debt in lieu of a tax lien.
(3) 
Tax lien. In the event the debt is not paid within the thirty-day period, or if the mailing is returned by the post office because of the inability to make delivery for any reason, as long as the notice was properly addressed as set forth above, such certification of costs shall be provided to the Tax Receiver who shall cause the costs as shown thereon to be charged against such property without further notice. The amount so charged shall forthwith become a lien against such lands and shall be added to and become part of the taxes next to be assessed and levied upon such lands, the same to bear interest at the same rate as taxes, and shall be collected and enforced by the same officer(s) and in the same manner as taxes.
I. 
The remedies in this section shall not be the exclusive remedies available to address any event described in this section, and the remedies in this section shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for or limitation of, the right and authority to pursue any other remedy or impose any other penalty under this chapter or under any other applicable chapter or state law. Any such other remedy or penalty may be pursued at any time.
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law also repealed former § 98-19, Unsafe buildings and structures.
A. 
Any building official shall be authorized, in the performance of his or her duties, to conduct inspections of premises or parts of premises at such times and in such manner as the building official may find convenient or necessary, with the consent of the person in possession or occupancy.
B. 
If admission is refused or cannot be obtained from the person in possession or occupancy, the building official shall be authorized to obtain a warrant to make an inspection, provided that reasonable or probable cause is shown.
C. 
In case of an emergency, the building official may, without a warrant, enter any premises or parts of premises to inspect the same, at any time, without the permission of the person in possession or occupancy.