§ 12:522. Condemnation order; demolition.  


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  • (a)

    After the hearing, if, in the opinion of the council the facts justify it, an order shall be entered condemning the building and ordering that it be demolished or removed within a certain delay but no sooner than ten (10) days from date of service of the order. It shall be mandatory for the mayor-president to proceed with the demolition of condemned structures not later than thirty (30) days after the expiration of the delays permitted by the council for the owner to demolish the subject building or structure.

    (b)

    The decision and order of the council shall be in writing, shall supercede and nullify any building permit issued for work on the building, and shall be final unless appealed from within ten (10) days as hereinafter provided.

(Parish Code 1962, Title 12, § 522; Ord. No. 13721, § 2, 8-23-06)