Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5-149, the City may proceed to make repairs and secure the derelict building under Code
of Virginia, § 15.2-906, or abate or remove a nuisance under Code of Virginia, § 15.2-900.
In addition, the City may exercise such remedies as may exist under the Uniform Statewide
Building Code and may exercise such other remedies available under general and special
law. In accordance with Code of Virginia, § 15.2-907.2, the Chief Administrative Officer
may petition the Circuit Court for the appointment of the City to act as a receiver
to repair real property that contains residential dwelling units, subject to the fulfillment
of all of the requirements set forth in Code of Virginia, § 15.2-907.2, and shall
have the authority to implement all of the remedies and carry out all necessary actions
set forth in Code of Virginia, § 15.2-907.2.
(Code 2004, § 14-227; Ord. No. 2013-15-18, § 1, 2-25-2013)
