§ 10.86.040 — Duties

10.86.040 - Duties.

A. The vacant property review commission may certify to the metropolitan council properties as blighted or deteriorated after the commission has determined that: 1. The owner of the property or designated agent has been sent an order by the metropolitan codes department to eliminate the conditions that are in violation of metropolitan codes or ordinances; 2. The property is vacant; 3. The property is blighted or deteriorated; 4. The vacant property review commission has notified the property owner or designated agent that the property has been determined to be blighted or deteriorated and the time period for correction of such condition has expired and the property owner or agent has failed to comply with the notice; and 5. The metropolitan planning commission has determined that the reuse of the property for residential, commercial, industrial and related use is in keeping with the comprehensive plan. B. The findings required by subsection A of this section shall be in writing and included in the report to the metropolitan council. C. The vacant property review commission shall notify the owner of the property or a designated agent that a determination of blight or deterioration has been made and that failure to eliminate the conditions causing the blight shall render the property subject to condemnation by the municipality under this part. Notice shall be mailed to the owner or designated agent by certified mail, return receipt requested. However, if the address of the owner or designated agent is unknown and cannot be ascertained by the commission in the exercise of reasonable diligence, copies of the notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the property affected. The written notice sent to the owner or the owner's agent shall describe the conditions that render the property blighted and deteriorated, and shall demand abatement of the conditions within ninety days of the receipt of such notice. D. An extension of the ninety-day time period may be granted by the vacant property review commission if the owner or designated agent demonstrates that such period is insufficient to correct the conditions cited in the notice.

(Ord. BL2000-498 § 1 (part), 2001)