(a) "Accessory building" means a subordinate structure on the same premises as the main residential structure or commercial structure, the use of which would be naturally and normally incidental to that of the main structure, whether or not the main structure is abandoned or vacant, such as, but not limited to, a garage, barn, or storage shed.
(b) "Owner" means any person or entity with a legal or equitable ownership interest in the structure.
(c) "Secured" means a building that is not open to casual entry and trespass pursuant to Section 1456.06.
(d) "Monitoring" means the exterior inspection of a property to determine if the property meets International Property Maintenance Codes and is not open to casual entry.
(e) "Vacant or abandoned structure" means any building which has been used or was intended for use as a residential dwelling or commercial structure, in whole or in part, including an accessory building, which has become vacant or abandoned for a period of at least 60 consecutive days for residential structures and 180 consecutive days for commercial structures and which also meets at least one of the following conditions:
(1) Is open to casual entry or trespass;
(2) Is fire damaged to an extent which prohibits safe human occupancy;
(3) Is the site of loitering or vagrancy;
(4) Demonstrates a lack of property maintenance and upkeep as evidenced by one or more current violations of the International Property Maintenance Code;
(5) Is under notice for existing violation(s) of City ordinances;
(6) Is a residential structure secured for at least 60 days with plywood boarding or its equivalent, or a commercial structure secured for at least 180 days with plywood boarding or its equivalent;
(7) Has taxes in arrears to the City for a period of time exceeding 365 days;
(8) Has the utility heat source of gas and/or electric disconnected or discontinued;
(9) Is under a condemnation notice or legal order to vacate;
(10) Is structurally unsound; or
(11) Is a potential hazard or danger to persons.
(Ord. 22-05. Passed 9-20-05; Ord. 04-2016. Passed 5-17-16.)