§ 2-85. Removal of burned structures.

(a)

Whenever any building or structure in the unincorporated portions of the County is partially burned, the owner of such shall, within one hundred twenty (120) calendar days, remove from the premises all refuse, debris, charred and partially burned lumber and material.

(b)

Said one hundred twenty (120) days shall begin upon written notice from the County Judge or his designee which shall not be issued any sooner than thirty (30) days after the burning has occurred.

(c)

If such building or structure shall be burned to such an extent that it is rendered incapable of being repaired, the owner shall, within one hundred twenty (120) calendar days, remove from the premises all the remaining portion of the building or structure.

(d)

Said one hundred twenty (120) days shall begin upon written notice from the County Judge or his designee which shall not be issued any sooner than thirty (30) days after the burning has occurred.

(e)

The County Judge or his designee is authorized to grant extensions of time for good cause.

(f)

A violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per day or by appropriate civil action by the County Judge.

(g)

Burned structures are hereby declared to be a public nuisance, therefore this section shall be deemed to operate retroactively.

(Ord. No. 2007-41, Arts. 1—7, 9-13-07)