(a) “BLIGHTED OR DETERIORATED PROPERTY” means a vacant structure or vacant or unimproved lot or parcel of ground in a predominantly built-up neighborhood which:
(1) Is because of physical condition or use regarded as public nuisance at common law;
(2) Is considered an attractive nuisance to children by reason of structures and appurtenances therein or thereon, including but not limited to abandoned wells, shafts, basements, excavations, or the unsafe condition of any structures or fences thereon;
(3) Is dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe, vermin infested, or is lacking in the facilities and equipment required by the Village’s housing and maintenance codes, has been designated by the Administrator as being unfit for human habitation;
(4) Is a fire hazard or is otherwise dangerous to the safety of person or property;
(5) Has had utilities, plumbing, heating, sewerage or other facilities disconnected therefrom, destroyed, removed, or rendered ineffective so that the property is unfit for its intended use;
(6) Has by reason of neglect or lack of maintenance become a place for the accumulation of trash and debris, or a haven for rodents or other vermin; or
(7) Has not been rehabilitated within the time constraints placed upon the owner by the Administrator as approved by Council.
(b) “REDEVELOPMENT” means the planning or replanning, design or redesign, acquisition, clearance, development or disposal of a property in the preparation of such property for residential and related uses, as may be appropriate or necessary.
(c) “RESIDENTIAL AND RELATED USE” means the residential property for sale and related uses, including but not limited to, park and recreation areas, neighborhood community service, and neighborhood parking lots.
(Ord. 1183-2021. Passed 8-24-21.)