§ 727-3-B. Blight Abatement Plan.

"Blight abatement plan" shall mean a plan adopted by council with the following elements:

(1)

A determination that the property is a blighted property, the specific criteria supporting the determination, and a finding that the blighted property in its existing state poses a threat to the public health, safety or welfare.

(2)

A determination that it is necessary to acquire the property in order to eliminate blight, prevent recurrence of blight and further the purposes of this chapter.

(3)

A plan for property acquisition, authorizing the city manager to:

(a)

Acquire the property by purchase; or

(b)

Acquire the property by eminent domain, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code chapter 163.

(4)

The specific method of blight remediation. The council shall determine which of the following is appropriate:

(a)

Demolition of the structure or improvement;

(b)

Rehabilitation of the structure or improvement;

(c)

Any other proposal that will remediate the blight by addressing the specific criteria identified by council that supports the determination that the property is a blighted property.

(5)

A statement of intent regarding property disposition.

(Ordained by Emer. Ord. No. 044-2011, § 1, eff. Feb. 16, 2011)