Any building, structure, or paved area exhibiting any of the following conditions or defects to a significant degree shall be deemed a nuisance and shall be altered or repaired so as to abate the nuisance.
(a) Whenever any exterior door, aisle, passageway, stairway, or other means of exit is not of sufficient width or size, or is not so arranged as to provide safe and adequate means of exit, in case of fire or panic, for all persons housed or assembled therein who would be required to, or might use such door, aisle, passageway, stairway, or other means of exit.
(b) Whenever any portion has been damaged by earthquake, wind, flood, or by any other cause, in such a manner that the structural strength or stability is appreciable less than the minimum code requirements for a new building or similar structure.
(c) Whenever any portion, member, or appurtenance is likely to fall, become detached or dislodged, or to collapse, and thereby injure person or persons or damage property.
(d) Whenever any building, portion, or any member, appurtenance or ornamentation on the exterior is not of sufficient strength or stability or is not anchored, attached, or fastened in place as to be capable of resisting the working stresses permitted in applicable building codes.
(e) Whenever any portion has settled to an extent that walls or other structural portions have materially less resistance to winds or design forces than is required in the case of new construction.
(f) Whenever the buildings or structure, or any portion, because of dilapidation, deterioration, decay, faulty construction, or because of the removal or movement of some portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting the building or portion thereof, or some other cause, is likely to partially or completely collapse, or some portion of the foundation or underpinning is likely to fail or give way.
(g) Whenever, for any reason, a building or structure, or any portion, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose for which it is used.
(h) Whenever a building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, flood, or other cause, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated, as to become an attractive nuisance.
(i) Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of dilapidation, decay, damage, or faulty construction or arrangement, or otherwise, is unsanitary, unfit for human habitation, or is in a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease, when so determined by the Housing Officer, or is likely to work injury to the health, safety, or general welfare of those living within or nearby.
(j) Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, has light, air, and sanitation facilities inadequate to protect the health, safety, or general welfare of persons living within.
(k) Whenever any building or structure, by reason of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damage, electric wiring, gas connections, heating apparatus, or other cause, is in a condition as to be a fire hazard and is so situated as to endanger life or other buildings or property in the vicinity or provide a ready fuel supply to augment the spread and intensity of fire arising from any cause.
(Ord. 1990-04. Passed 6-19-90.)
(l) Any sidewalk, driveway or parking lot which is debilitated, broken, damaged or raised to a degree as to be injurious to persons using the sidewalk, driveway or parking lot. (Ord. 2010-02. Passed 4-20-10.)