§ 11-107. Findings.

(a)

The Mayor and City Council finds that there exist in the City dwellings, buildings, or structures which are unfit for human habitation or for commercial, industrial, or business uses due to dilapidation and not in compliance with applicable codes; which have defects increasing the hazards of fire, accidents, or other calamities; which lack adequate ventilation, light, or sanitary facilities; or where other conditions exist rendering such dwellings, buildings, or structures unsafe or unsanitary, or dangerous or detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare, or otherwise inimical to the welfare of the residents of the City, or vacant, dilapidated dwellings, buildings, or structures in which drug crimes are being committed.

(b)

All the provisions of this article, including methods and procedures may also be applied to private property where there exists an endangerment to the public health or safety as a result of unsanitary or unsafe conditions to those persons residing or working in the vicinity. A finding by any health department, Health Officer, or building inspector that such property is a health or safety hazard shall constitute prima facie evidence that said property is in violation of this article.

State law reference

Required finding, O.C.G.A. §§ 41-2-7, 41-2-9(a).