As used in this chapter the following terms have the meaning set forth herein:
(a) “Abandoned structure.” A residential structure is considered to be abandoned if it has not been legally occupied or maintained by a human, continuously for thirty days or more or meets any of the following criteria:
(1) Provides a location for loitering, vagrancy, unauthorized entry or other criminal activity.
(2) Has been boarded or partially boarded restricting ingress and egress through windows and/or doors for at least thirty days.
(3) Has real estate taxes in arrears for a period of time exceeding 165 days.
(4) Has either water, sewer, electric or gas or any of the foregoing disconnected or not in use.
(5) Has not been maintained in compliance with the International Property Maintenance Code and ordinances of the Charter Township of Clinton that relate to residential structures their occupancy or use.
(b) “Vacant structure.” Refers to a residential structure not legally occupied or maintained by a human for thirty days or more continuously.
(Ord. 387. Passed 7-27-09.)