(A) For the purpose of this subchapter, a fire and/or health hazard shall be restricted to abandoned dwellings or buildings which have remained unoccupied for a period of six consecutive months and which cause or contribute to an existing or potential fire and/or health hazard to adjacent landowners.
(B) The specific factors for determining a fire and/or health hazard shall be the state of construction of the residence or building. Residences or buildings which have been abandoned and which are unfit for human habitation shall be deemed a fire and/or health hazard. A building shall be deemed unfit for human habitation, if it meets the abandonment requirement and if it contains conditions which are dangerous or detrimental to life or health because of want or failure of repair; defects in the drainage, plumbing, lighting, ventilation or construction; a source of infection and/or contagious diseases; or, unsafe and unsanitary conditions likely to cause sickness among occupants or adjacent dwellings and/or buildings; constitute a grave or serious risk of death or injury to persons who come upon the premises; or, which create a fire hazard to adjacent property and landowners.
(C) The provisions of this subchapter shall apply equally to outbuildings and fences which are maintained in a dilapidated condition and which are in such state of decay or partial ruin by neglect or misuse as to create a grave risk of death or serious injuries to persons who come in contact with said buildings and/or fences.
(Prior Code, § 92.25) (Ord. passed 12-19-1988)