A structure or property will be presumed vacant when any condition that, on its own or combined with other conditions present, would lead a reasonable person to believe that the property is vacant. Such conditions include, but are not limited to: overgrown or dead vegetation; accumulation of newspapers, circulars, flyers or mail; past due utility notices or disconnection of utilities; accumulation of trash, junk or debris; the absence of window coverings such as curtains, blinds or shutters; the absence of furnishings or personal items; statements based on observations by neighbors, passersby, delivery agents or government employees that the property is vacant.
(Ord. 16-09, passed 6-27-16; Am. Ord. 21-23, passed 11-8-21)