(a) As used in these Codified Ordinances, unless otherwise expressly provided or the context otherwise requires, “objectionable condition” means a condition that is offensive. An objectionable condition is a situation that can and should be corrected to preclude the condition from being declared a public nuisance which adversely affects the health, safety or welfare of the citizens of a particular neighborhood or the entire community.
(b) An objectionable condition means any condition or use of premises, objects on premises, or building exteriors, which condition or use is detrimental to the property of others or causes or tends to cause reduction in the value of other property in the community.
(c) An objectionable condition can be caused by the use of things in an excessive manner compared to the norm of the area (for example, in a residential area, the display on the property of several items with the implied purpose of selling or trading the items).
(d) An objectionable condition can be caused by the use of things in a manner for which they were not intended (for example, using a vehicle not designed as a housing unit as a housing unit; or using a part of or all of a vehicle as a part of or all of a stationary business use when the vehicle is not designed to be so used).
(e) An objectionable condition can be caused by property being in a state of disrepair, such as having broken windows.
(f) An objectionable condition can be caused by keeping or depositing on premises, or by scattering over premises, junk, trash, rubbish or refuse of any kind; abandoned, discarded or unused objects or equipment, such as furniture, stoves, refrigerators, freezers, cans or containers; or building materials, including, but not limited to, lumber, bricks, concrete or cinder blocks, plumbing materials, electrical wiring or equipment, shingles, mortar, concrete, cement, nails, screws or other materials used in constructing any structure or object.
(Ord. 37-91. Passed 11-12-91.)