LEGAL NOTICE
October 30, 2017
Aaron Incorporated
West Virginia Secretary of State
1900 Kanawha Blvd E
Charleston, WV 25305
Aaron Incorporated
% Pat Weigle
607 20th Street
Vienna WV 26105
Sheriff of Wood County
1 Court Square
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Any unknown and unrecorded deed or land contract holders, their heirs or devisees
RE: 1331 1/2 Market Street
Proceedings under Chapter 8, Article 1776 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Parkersburg, West Virginia, relative to a certain building located at 1331 1/2 Market Street, Parkersburg, West Virginia.
You are hereby notified that after proper investigation, the City of Parkersburg has determined that a certain building located at 1331 1/2 Market Street, 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:
BURNT 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.
1331 1/2 Market Street
304.1 General. (Both homes need to be on the Vacant Property Registration list as required. The exterior of the homes are in need of work. The home is a blight to the neighborhood.)
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.
304.5 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.
304.13 Window, skylight and door frames.(Window repair or replacement required)
Every window, skylight, door and frame shall be kept in sound condition, good repair and weather tight.
304.1 General. (Garage is a blight to the neighborhood and needs properly demolished. Asbestos informational package is enclosed and asbestos testing is required for a demo permit.)
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.
304.1.1 Unsafe conditions. (Garage needs removed)
The following conditions shall be determined as unsafe and shall be repaired or replaced to comply with the International Building Code or the International Existing Building Code as required for existing buildings:
- Demolition of unsafe conditions shall be permitted when approved by the code official.
304.4 Structural members. (Back porch needs repaired and front porch roof needs repaired)
All structural members shall be maintained free from deterioration, and shall be capable of safely supporting the imposed dead and live loads.
304.10 Stairways, decks, porches and balconies. (Stairs to the side door need repaired- Back porch needs repaired)
Every exterior stairway, deck, porch and balcony, and all appurtenances attached thereto, shall be maintained structurally sound, in good repair, with proper anchorage and capable of supporting the imposed loads.
304.12 Handrails and guards. (Side stairs and porch need repaired.)
Every handrail and guard shall be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition.
304.6 Exterior walls. (Termites have damaged walls)
All exterior walls shall be free from holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials; and maintained weatherproof and properly surface coated where required to prevent deterioration.
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
