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Ordinance No. Page 9 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034615.v1-6/25/25 (3) With prior approval of the compliance official, artistic options may be utilized to secure a vacant building. (4) The compliance official may take steps to immediately secure a vacant building in emergency circumstances. (D) Termination of utilities. The compliance official may require that water, sewer, electricity, or gas service to the vacant dwelling or building be terminated or disconnected. Prior to the termination of any utility service, written notice must be given to the owner if possible, or posted directly at the property, unless an imminent hazard exists because of the utility. No utility may be restored until consent is given by the compliance official. Utilities may be discontinued at the request of the owner or responsible party as part of the approved vacant building property plan. The compliance official may authorize immediate termination of utilities in emergency circumstances. (E) Security and fire alarm systems. The owner or responsible party shall maintain all required alarm systems in any vacant building or portion thereof in operating condition and take steps to eliminate repeated nuisance false alarms. (F) Loitering and/or criminal activities. Loitering or criminal activities shall be prohibited in the vacant dwelling, building or premises. The owner or responsible party shall not allow these activities and take immediate actions to eliminate these conditions once notified by the city. (G) Emergency abatement. The compliance official may authorize immediate abatement of any public nuisance or maintenance item if emergency circumstances exist that present an imminent threat to the public health and safety. (H) Other codes. A plan for compliance with all applicable provisions of city code and other applicable regulations. 91.043 NO OCCUPANCY OR TRESPASS. No person may trespass, occupy or reside in, on a temporary or permanent basis, any vacant building, dwelling, or premises without the owner's consent. 91.044 VANDALISM OR REMOVAL OF ITEMS PROHIBITED. No person may vandalize or remove items from a vacant building, dwelling, or premises, including, but not limited to, appliances, fixtures, electrical wiring, copper, or other similar items without the owner's consent.