City of Poplar Bluff, MO Article III Offenses Related To Dangerous Buildings

Section 505.230 Trespass Upon Premises Of Buildings Posted As Dangerous Buildings.

[Ord. No. 19-34, 5-20-2019]

A. Upon posting any building, structure or premises as a "dangerous building" pursuant to Section 505.030(A)(5), it shall be unlawful for any person to enter or remain in or upon such building, structure, or premises until such time as same has been repaired, vacated or demolished pursuant to this Code of Ordinances, and the posted notice removed by the Building Inspector. This Section shall not apply to the owner, or agents of the owner directly employed in securing, repairing, vacating, demolishing, or otherwise abating the conditions of the dangerous building, structure, or premises.

B. Violation of this Section shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00), or by imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.