Orem, UT Property Maintenance: Property Blight (2026)

Section 7-1-2 adopts the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, to govern how the City handles dangerous buildings; the code text is on file with the City Recorder and incorporated by reference. Separately, Section 11-1-3(B)'s 'Improper Maintenance' nuisance category catches buildings deemed defective or in a state of deterioration or disrepair, including structures unfit for human habitation or that present an unreasonable fire hazard, buildings abandoned, partially destroyed, or left in an unreasonable state of partial construction for six months or longer, buildings with dry rot, termite infestation, or excessive cracking and peeling, buildings with broken or missing windows and doors, and any building or condition that violates the building, electrical, plumbing, fire, or housing code.

Under Section 11-1-6, an Enforcement Official who finds a nuisance may pursue abatement pursuant to Utah Code 10-11-3, and unpaid abatement costs are referred to the Utah County Treasurer for the property tax notice and can become a lien under Utah Code 10-11-4; that section expressly preserves the City's authority to enforce the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code independent of the nuisance process. The Chief Building Official also uses the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings to order repair or demolition of unsafe structures identified through other chapters, such as unsafe signs.

If the owner does not correct a blighted or dangerous condition, the City can abate it directly and bill the owner under Section 11-2-24, and if a second abatement on the same property is needed within two years, the City assesses treble fines, penalties, and costs.