For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY. The Building Administrator of the City of Brazil.
HEARING AUTHORITY. The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Brazil.
SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY INTEREST. Any right in real property that may be affected in a substantial way by actions authorized by this subchapter, including a fee interest, a life estate interest, a future interest, a present possessory interest or an equitable interest of a contract purchaser.
UNSAFE BUILDING OR STRUCTURE. Any building or structure, or any part thereof, that is in an impaired structural condition that makes it unsafe to a person or property; a fire hazard; a hazard to the public health; a public nuisance; or dangerous to a person or property because of a violation of a statute or ordinance concerning building condition or maintenance; or vacant and not maintained in a manner that would allow human habitation, occupancy or use under the requirements of a statute or an ordinance.
UNSAFE PREMISES. An unsafe building and the tract of real property on which the unsafe building is located.
(Ord. 15-2005, passed 6-29-2005)