Substandard Structures

A substandard structure is any building that does not meet the standards or specifications established in the City's building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical codes and endangers the life, health and safety of the public.

When a property owner fails to maintain a building, a Code Officer investigates and makes note of all violations. That list is then sent to the property owner.

If the property owner does not fix the problems in a certain amount of time, they may have to go before the Building Standards Commission, which has the authority to decide whether demolition of the structure is necessary.