Whenever the Common Council, upon the inspection and report
of the Building Inspector or other authorized inspector, finds any
building or part thereof within the City to be, in its judgment, so
old, dilapidated or out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary
or otherwise unfit for human occupancy or use and so that it would
be unreasonable to repair the same, the Council may order the owner
to raze and remove such building or part thereof or, if it can be
made safe by repairs, to repair and make safe and sanitary, or to
raze and remove at the owner's option. The Council shall give
specific reasons for its determination. Such order and proceedings
shall be as provided in § 66.0413, Wis. Stats.
The purpose of the inspections under this chapter is to improve
the quality of housing in the City. The inspections and the reports
and findings issued after the inspections are not intended as, nor
are they to be construed, as a guarantee. In order to so advise owners
and other interested persons the following disclaimer shall be applicable
to all inspections: "These findings of inspection contained herein
are intended to report conditions of noncompliance with code standards
that are readily apparent at the time of inspection. The inspection
does not involve a detailed examination of the mechanical systems
or the closed structural and nonstructural elements of the building
and premises. No warranty of the operation, use or durability of equipment
and materials not specifically cited herein is expressed or implied."
Private garages shall be built in accordance with the general
construction standards established in the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling
Code and the accessory building requirements of the City of Prescott
Zoning Code.
Fees for building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other related
permits shall be as established by resolution of the Common Council.
If any section, clause, provision or portion of this chapter,
or of the Wisconsin Administrative Code adopted by reference, is adjudged
unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction,
the remaining provisions shall not be affected.