§ 30. Scope.

(a)

The In Rem procedure set forth in this Article shall be in addition to any of the procedures set forth elsewhere in this Code. These procedures shall apply to any building or structure regulated by the Atlanta Housing Code or the Atlanta Commercial Institutional and Industrial Building Maintenance Code.

(b)

For the Purpose of this Article, the words hereinbelow shall have the following respective meanings.

Applicable standards shall mean:

(1)

For Residential Buildings, Section 19 through Section 26 of the Atlanta Housing Code;

(2)

For Commercial, Industrial or Institutional Buildings, Section 2090 of the Commercial Institutional and Industrial Building Maintenance Code.

Unfit for occupancy or habitation shall mean: a finding of fact by the In Rem Review Board, of violations of the applicable standards to the extent that the health, safety, general welfare and well being of the occupants or the general public are insufficiently protected.

Value shall mean: the fair market value of a dwelling or building exclusive of the foundation and lot, as determined by the Board in compliance with the applicable standards set forth in this Code.