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(3) The structure does not have exterior structural wall(s) containing fire, water, or wind damage of more than fifty (50%) percent of any such wall; (4) The structure does not contain or promote accumulation of refuse, vegetation, water, or other matter creating breeding places for rodents, insects, or other pests; and (5) The condition of the structure appears to be such that the structure may reasonably be secured and, as secured, would not present any significant risk to the health, safety and welfare of the public. (b) Each notice shall advise the owner that the owner may file a protest of the notice within ten (10) days of its receipt. The notice shall also advise the owner of the place and manner in which the protest may be filed. If any owner of a building timely files a protest, the building official shall withdraw the notice and immediately refer the matter for a hearing under Section 5.15 of this Article or to the Commission under Section 3.03 of this Article. (c) If a building is required to be secured under this Article, the owner may secure it by either (i) obtaining a securing permit pursuant to the requirements of this Article and securing such building in conformity therewith, or (ii) if reasonably possible, obtaining an appropriate repair permit and, pursuant thereto, repairing or replacing all doors, windows and other openings such that they remain closed and locked. Section 5.04. Offense - It shall be unlawful for any person to secure a vacant dangerous building without the necessary permit, regardless of whether the securing is done pursuant. to an order issued under this Article. Section 5.05. Application for permit; amendments. (a) Any person required to secure a building pursuant to an order issued under this Article shall obtain a securing permit issued pursuant to this Article. Any person requiring or desiring a securing permit shall make written application to the building official. The application shall include an affidavit by the applicant stating the full name(s) of the legal owner(s) of the building, the current residence and business mailing addresses and telephone numbers of the owner(s), and of the applicant, if different from the owner, and the city's ad valorem tax account number(s) for the property. A separate application and permit shall be required for each vacant building. (b) Not less than thirty (30) days nor more than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date of the permit, application may be made for a renewal of the permit. If the application is not timely filed, then the permit shall not be subject to renewal, and the owner must file an original permit application. Page 15