LEGAL NOTICE
October 30, 2017
William N. Dunham
4408 15th Avenue
Parkersburg WV 26101
William N. Dunham
PO Box 2064
Parkersburg WV 26102-2064
Ross Family Investments
PO Box 3775
Parkersburg WV 26103-3775
Ross Family Investments
2701 New York Avenue
Parkersburg WV 26101
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
City of Parkersburg
P.O.Box 1627
Parkersburg WV 26102
State of West Virginia ex rel
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Bureau for Child Support Enforcement
Assignee of Wendy Jean Landis (nka Johnston)
400 5th Street
Parkersburg WV 26101
State of West Virginia
c/o Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
317 Market Street
Parkersburg WV 26101
Any unknown and unrecorded deed or land contract holders, their heirs or devisees
RE: 4410 15th 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 4410 15th Avenue, Parkersburg, West Virginia.
You are hereby notified that after proper investigation, the City of Parkersburg has determined that a certain building located at 4410 15th 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:
ONE STORY WHITE 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.
4410 15th Avenue
108.5 Prohibited occupancy. (HOUSE IS UNSECURED AND IS BECOMING A NUISANCE TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD. IT IS IN POOR CONDITION. NEEDS PROPERLY REGISTERED ON VACANT PROPERTY LIST.) Any occupied structure condemned and placarded by the code official shall be vacated as ordered by the code official. Any person who shall occupy a placarded premises or shall operate placarded equipment, and any owner or any person responsible for the premises who shall let anyone occupy a placarded premises or operate placarded equipment shall be liable for the penalties provided by this code.
108.1.5 Dangerous structure or premises. (STRUCTURE IS IN POOR CONDITION AND IS A NUISANCE TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD.IT HAS BECOME A BLIGHTED PROPERTY. THERE APPEARS TO BE ISSUES WITH THE FOUNDATION THAT CAN CAUSE IT TO POSSIBLY COLLAPSE.)
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.
302.1 Sanitation.(TRASH AND DEBRIS NEEDS REMOVED AND TAKEN TO THE PROPER LANDFILL.) All exterior property and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. The occupant shall keep that part of the exterior property which such occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition.
304.5 Foundation walls. (LITTLE TO NO FOUNDATION REMAINING)
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.
304.7 Roofs and drainage. (GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS NEED INSTALLED)
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 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.
302.4 Weeds. (OVERGROWN WEEDS, BUSHES, BRUSH, VOLUNTEER TREES, ETC. ALL NEED TO BE CUT AND REMOVED TO THE PROPER LANDFILL)
All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 10 inches. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens.
Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and destroy weeds after service of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with Section 106.3 and as prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction or contractor hired by the jurisdiction shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds growing thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property.
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