§ 6-46. Valuation criteria.

(a)

If the cost of alteration, repair and/or replacement of an unsafe building or structure or part thereof exceeds fifty (50) percent of its value, such building shall be demolished and removed from the premises. If the cost of alteration, repair and/or replacement of an unsafe building or structure or part thereof does not exceed fifty (50) percent of such replacement cost, such building or structure may be repaired and made safe, as provided in section 115 of the Florida Building Code and in the applicable minimum housing code, as may be amended from time to time.

(b)

If the cost of structural repair or structural replacement of an unsafe building or structure or part thereof exceeds thirty-three (33) percent of the structural value, such building or structure thereof shall be demolished and removed from the premises; and if the cost of such structural repairs does not exceed thirty-three (33) percent of such replacement cost, such building or structure or part thereof may be structurally repaired and made safe, as provided in section 115 of the Florida Building Code, as may be amended from time to time.

(c)

In order to determine the value of a building or structure and the cost of alterations, repairs and replacement, the guidelines and standards provided in section 101.2 of the Florida Building Code Existing Buildings shall apply.

(d)

An exception to the percentages provided in subsections (a) and (b) of this section may be recognized, provided that:

(1)

The owner of the property has the ways and means to complete the work.

(2)

All imminent danger has been removed from the site.

(3)

All applicable zoning regulations are met.

(4)

All applicable requirements of other departments and agencies are met.

(5)

Criteria noted in Florida Building Code, subsection 3401.8 as referenced in section 117 is followed.

(6)

Any remaining portion of the structure to be used in rebuilding is certified as safe by an engineer or architect.

(e)

In all cases where there is a dangerous building in which there is a fire hazard, if the building is existing or was erected in violation of the any city ordinance, state statutes or the Florida Building Code, it shall be demolished.

(Ord. No. 06O-01-105, § 2, 1-19-06; Ord. No. 06O-04-123, § 1, 5-8-06; Ord. No. 11O-12-179, § 2, 1-9-2012)