[Adopted 11-16-2006 by Ord. No. 1312 (Ch. 70, Art. I, of the 1972 Code)]
This article shall be known as the "Minimum Properties Standards
Code" for the Borough of Sharon Hill for all structures and properties.
Whenever the Borough official finds that there exists any violation
of this article which creates an emergency requiring immediate correction
to protect the health, safety and welfare of any occupant of a dwelling
unit or rooming unit, he may issue and order reciting the existence
of such an emergency. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this
article, such order shall be effective immediately. Any person to
whom such order is directed shall comply therewith immediately.
Whenever an appropriate Borough official finds that a dwelling
unit constitutes a serious hazard to the health, safety or welfare
of the occupants or to the public because of dilapidated, structural
defect, unsanitary, vermin-infested, rodent-infested or lack of basic
facilities and equipment required by this article, he shall designate
such dwelling unit as unfit for human habitation. Such designation
shall be posted on the dwelling unit and shall specify the reason
for such finding. A notice of violation shall also be served by regular
and certified mail. Any dwelling unit so designated shall be vacated
within a reasonable time as specified by the Borough official and
shall not again be used for human habitation until the hazard or violation
has been eliminated or corrected and the appropriate Borough official
has removed the designation and given written approval for occupancy.
A report of any such closing shall immediately be filed with the Borough
Council President.