(1) The local authority may direct the owner or tenant of any site upon which there has been erected a structure falling within the terms of this Part to remove such structure from the site if at any time the structure becomes-

a) a danger to the health or safety of persons using the site upon which it is constructed or any neighbouring site or public place; or

b) unsightly or likely to depreciate the value of any neighbouring premises, or in any way offensive.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection(1), the local authority may not direct the removal of any structure in terms of this section without serving written notice upon the owner or tenant concerned-

a) specifying the reason for the proposed direction; and

b) giving the owner or tenant thirty days within which to repair the structure or otherwise rectify the objection to the retention thereof specified in the notice;

unless the giving of such notice is likely to endanger the health or safety of the public

(3) No compensation shall be payable by the local authority as a result of the removal of any structure in terms of this section.