7-712.A. Preservation Preferred. In any abatement action, the Planning Director shall strive to ensure the continued existence of any rated structure and prevent its unauthorized demolition. Demolition shall be considered the least acceptable option and may be approved only after consideration of all other available alternatives and remedies.

7-712.B. Correction. In issuing any notice and order to abate deficiencies in an unsafe or dangerous rated structure, the Planning Director shall order the correction or repair of any deficiencies and not the total demolition of the structure unless such correction or repair poses an unreasonable risk of physical injury to persons who may undertake the repair, or to the public health or safety.