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. . . certain time from the date of the order as determined by the building official to be reasonable. c. Demolition. If the building official has determined that the building or structure must be demolished, the order shall require that the building be vacated within such time as the building official shall determine reasonable (not to exceed 60 days from the date of the order), that all required permits be secured therefor within 60 days from the date of the order, and that the demolition be completed within such time as the building official shall determine is reasonable. (4) A statement advising that if any required repair or demolition work (without vacation also being required) is not commenced within the time specified, the building official will order the building vacated and posted to prevent further occupancy until the work is completed, and that the city council may proceed to cause the work to be done and charge the costs thereof against the property or its owner. (5) A statement advising that any person having any record title or legal interest in the building may appeal from the notice and order or any action of the building official to the city board of adjustments. The appeal shall be made in writing as provided in this article and filed with the building official .within 30 days from the date of service of such notice and order, and that failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of all right to an administrative hearing and determination of the matter. (Code 1982, 9 1001.22(2)) Sec. 30-234. Service of notice and order. The notice and order provided for in section 30-233, and any amended or supplemental notice and order, shall be served upon the owner and posted on the property. Service of the notice and order shall be made upon the owner personally, or, in the case of a nonresident owner, service of the notice and order shall be made by certified mail, return receipt requested, at his last known address. The failure of any person to receive such notice shall not affect the validity of any proceedings taken under this division. Service by certified mail in the manner provided in this section shall be effective on the date of mailing. Proof of service of the notice and order shall be certified to at the time of service by an affidavit of the person effecting service. The affidavit of personal service or the affidavit of service by mail, together with any receipt card returned in acknowledgment of receipt of certified mail, shall be affixed to the copy of the notice and order retained by the housing inspector. (Code 1982, 9 1007.22(3)) Sec. 30-235. Standards for ordering repair, vacation or demolition; posting of notice to vacate. The following standards shall be followed by the building official, and by the board of adjustments if an appeal is taken, in ordering the repair, vacation, or demolition of any substandard building or structure: (1) Any building declared a substandard building under this article shall be made to comply with one of the following: a. The building shall be repaired in accordance with the current building code or other current code applicable to the type of substandard conditions requiring repair; or b. The building shall be demolished. (2) If the building or structure is in such condition as to make it immediately dangerous to the life, limb, property, or safety of the public or of the occupants, it shall be ordered to be vacated. 39