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If the building owner desires not to reinforce the building, the City's existing process for staff and City Council review of a demolition permit shall apply. Each building shall be reviewed independently to determine its contribution to the downtown. All demolition permits for buildings downtown shall be reviewed by the City Council to ensure that all alternatives have been explored. C. Step 3. If a property owner does not begin nor complete the required reinforcement within the applicable time frame, the Building Official shall have the authority to prohibit the occupancy of the building until the repairs have been completed. 20.52.60 Scope: A. General: The provisions of this Chapter, subject to the limitations of subsections B and C of this Section, shall apply to existing buildings having at least one unreinforced masonry bearing wall. Except as provided herein, all other provisions of the Uniform Building Code shall apply. B. Hollow Concrete Block And Hollow Clay Tile Buildings: The provisions of this Chapter are applicable to unreinforced masonry bearing wall one- or two-story buildings constructed of hollow concrete blocks or hollow clay tiles when it can be shown by testing that the block or tile units are of bearing type and the capacity of the wall in bearing and shear based on net area in contact through bed joints is not less than those allowed for solid bricks. Bonding shall also be verified to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official. C. Essential Or Hazardous Facilities: This Chapter does not apply to "essential facilities" and "hazardous facilities" as defined in table no. 23-K of the Uniform Building Code. 20.52.70 Responsibilities Of Property Owners: Notification Of Building Tenants: A property owner shall notify all tenants, in writing, that a structural investigation has been performed and that the report is available for review at the City Building and Safety Division Office, 200 131