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(a) It shall be unlawful for the owner of a one- or two-family residence to fail to complete the following actions within 15 days of commencing demolition:

(1) Remove or cause to be removed all building material or debris resulting on the site.

(2) Fill or cause to be filled to grade level all holes or depressions in the ground.

(3) Remove or cause to be removed all pipes, conduits, piers, pilings, steps and other appurtenances above grade.

(b) It shall be unlawful for the owner of a building or structure that is not a one- or two-family residence to fail to complete the following actions within 30 days of commencing demolition:

(1) Remove or cause to be removed all building material or debris resulting on the site.

(2) Fill or cause to be filled to grade level all holes or depressions in the ground.

(3) Remove or cause to be removed all pipes, conduits, piers, pilings, steps and other appurtenances above grade.

(c) Exceptions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Enforcement Official may grant an extension of time if removal within the aforementioned time period is not practicable due to unfavorable weather conditions, remediation of environmental hazards or other factors such as the size of the structure, amount of debris or the nature of the site.

(d) Penalty. Violation of this section may be punishable as provided under TMC 1.10.070. (Ord. 19404 § 1, 4-6-10. Code 1995 § 26-5.)