For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER. The Mayor of the town or the trustee of the appropriate ward.
BOARDING AND SECURING or BOARDED AND SECURED. The closing, boarding or locking of any or all exterior openings so as to prevent entry into the structure.
CLEANING or CLEANED. The removal of trash or weeds from the premises.
DILAPIDATED BUILDING. The neglect of necessary repairs to a building or allowing it to fall into a state of decay or allowing it to fall into partial ruin to such an extent that the building is a hazard to the health or safety or welfare of the general public.
UNSECURED BUILDING. A structure which, through neglect or injury, lacks necessary repairs or otherwise is in a state of decay or partial ruin to such an extent that the structure is a hazard to the health, safety or welfare of the general public.
(Prior Code, § 4-5-1)