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1. Bearing wall, earth retaining wall, column, or other vertical structural member which leans or buckles to such an extent that it is likely to partially or completely collapse and injure the occupants or members of the public. 2. Floor, roof, wall, structural member or structural connection which is overloaded or which has insufficient strength to be safe for the purpose used so as to be likely to collapse and injure the occupants or members of the public. 3. Part of a structure which is soattached that it is likely to fall and injure the occupants or members of the public. 4. A structure or part thereof which has been so damaged by fire, wind, or other causes, so as to become dangerous to the occu- pants or members of the public. 5. A structure or part thereof which because of the degree of dis- repair or lack of maintenance is so unsanitary, vermin or rat infested, filthy or contaminated, or lacking in ventilation, sanitary facilities, heating facilities or other code required equipment that is hazardous to the health or safety of the occupants or members of the public. 17-110.3 Mandatory demolition or repair of a public nuisance: The following steps shall be taken to effect the mandatory demolition or repair of a struc- ture which is deemed to be detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the residents of the City of University City and which is declared a public nuiSanCe. 17-110.3.1 Notice of declaration of nuisance: A notice of declaration of nuisance and pre-hearing order shall be prepared in substantially the follow- ing form: NOTICE OF DECLARATION OF NUISANCE AND PRE-HEANING ORDER THE STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES DESCRIBED BELOW RAVE BEEN DECLARED A NUISANCE. (Insert address or other adequate description of the building or structure.) (Use one or two of the following three paragraphs.) NO PERSON MAY OCCUPY THIS BUILDING, OR ANY PART THEREOF, AFTER ,19 After such date, no person shall occupy, enter, refuse to leave, or remain in this building or any part thereof, except persons directly employed in securing, repairing or removing such building. THIS STRUCTURE MUST BE REPAIRED TO CURE THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS: MUST BEGIN ON OR BEFORE , 19 , AND PRO- CEED CONTINUOUSLY WITHOUT UNNECESSARY DELAY TO.COMPLETION. This order may be obeyed by demolition and removal of this structure. Upon failure to repair as herein required, the code official may, after hearing, order repairs to be made and the cost charged to the owner of this property as a special tax lien.