LEGAL NOTICE
October 30, 2017
Leonard F. Travis
P.O. Box 2181
Parkersburg WV 26102-2181
Sheriff of Wood County
1 Court Square
Parkersburg, WV 26101
State Auditor & Commissioner of Delinquent and
Nonentered Lands at the Office of the State Auditor
County Collection Division State Capital Building
Bldg. 1 Suite W-118 1900 Kanawha Blvd East
Charleston WV 25305
Any unknown and unrecorded deed or land contract holders, their heirs or devisees
RE: 1107 4th Avenue
Proceedings under Chapter 8, Article 1776 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Parkersburg, West Virginia, relative to a certain building located at 1107 4th Avenue, Parkersburg, West Virginia.
You are hereby notified that after proper investigation, the City of Parkersburg has determined that a certain building located at 1107 4th Avenue, Parkersburg, West Virginia, is in violation of the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code and is detrimental to the public welfare.
Said building is in violations of the following provisions of the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code:
TWO STORY GREEN STRUCTURE
The above structure is an unsafe building and is unfit for human occupancy or use. It shall not be reoccupied without approval of the Code Official. PM 105.
Structure unsafe, unlawful because of the degree in which it lacks maintenance or is in disrepair and other essential equipment required by this Code PM 105.
1107 4th Avenue
108.1.5 Dangerous structure or premises. (Has become a nuisance to the neighborhood)
For the purpose of this code, any structure or premises that has any or all of the conditions or defects described below shall be considered dangerous:
- The building or structure is neglected , damaged, dilapidated, unsecured or abandoned so as to become an attractive nuisance to children who might play in the building or structure to their danger, becomes a harbor for vagrants, criminals or immoral persons, or enables persons to resort to the building or structure for committing a nuisance or an unlawful act.
304.1 General. (Home needs to be on the Vacant Property Registration list as required. The exterior of the home is in need of extensive repairs, especially on soffit and fascia)
The exterior of a structure shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the public health, safety or welfare.
304.7 Roofs and drainage. (Roof, gutters and downspout needs repaired or replaced)
The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure. Roof drains, gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Roof water shall not be discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance.
304.9 Overhang extensions. (Soffit and fascia needs repaired)
All overhang extensions including, but not limited to canopies, marquees, signs, metal awnings, fire escapes, standpipes and exhaust ducts shall be maintained in good repair and be properly anchored so as to be kept in a sound condition. When required, all exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather-coating materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment.
304.5 Foundation walls.(Foundation repairs required.)
All foundation walls shall be maintained plumb and free from open cracks and breaks and shall be kept in such condition so as to prevent the entry of rodents and other pests.
You are therefore hereby directed to repair or demolish said building before the 15th day January 2018.
You are further notified that you have the right, within 10 days of the service of this notice, to demand a hearing before the Appeals Board at which meeting you shall have the right to be heard in full and introduce such relevant evidence and testimony as you desire. Such petition for an appeal must be in writing and must be delivered to the Code
Enforcement Division, Fourth Floor of the Municipal Building, Parkersburg, West Virginia. If written petition for an appeal is received, such hearing shall be held within 5 days, at a time and place to be designated by the Code Enforcement Division.
If no hearing is demanded by you, and said building is not repaired or demolished by the 15th day of January, 2018, then said building will be demolished by the City of Parkersburg, and a lien/suit will be taken against you and the Real Estate for the cost of demolition.
Respectfully,
/s/: Gary Moss
Code Enforcement Director
Oct 30, Nov 6, 13