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maintained in violation of any specific requirement or prohibition applicable to such building or structure provided by the building regulations of this City, as specified in the California Building Code, 2010 Edition, California Residential Code, 2010 Edition, International Property Maintenance Code, 2009 Edition, or of any law or ordinance of this State or City re lating to the condition, location or structure of buildings. 14. Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, air or sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is determined by the Health Officer to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease. 15. Whenever any building or structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damage, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire-resistive construction, faulty electric wiring, gas connection or heating apparatus, or other cause, is determined by the Fire Marshal to be a fire hazard. 16. Whenever any building or structure is in such a condition as to constitute a public nuisance known to the common law or in equity jurisprudence. 17. Whenever any portion of a building or structure remains on a site after the demolition or destruction of the building or structure or whenever any building or structure is abandoned for a period in excess of six (6) months so as to constitute such building or portion thereof an attractive nuisance or hazard to the public. The Building Inspector has found that the buildings at 112-120 Vera Avenue are a dangerous building and a fire hazard as described in Redwood City Code Section 9.5 for the above reasons. The Fire Marshal and Police Department command staff concur with this determination. The Building Inspector gave notice pursuant to Redwood City Code Section 9.7 directing the owner to appear before the City Council and show cause why such building should not be condemned as a public nuisance and such nuisance should not be abated as provided by Redwood City Code Chapter 9 Buildings, Article II Unsafe Buildings. That notice is attached to this staff report for reference. Staff recommends that City Council adopt a Resolution declaring the buildings located at 112-120 Vera Avenue to be a public nuisance and directing the owner of the property to abate such nuisance within thirty days by having the building properly reconstructed or repaired. Alternatively, the building may be razed and removed. Staff further recommends the Resolution notify the owner that if such nuisance is not so abated, the building or structure will be razed or removed by the City and the expense thereof made a lien on the lot 7.B. - Page 10