(A) Unsafe buildings pose a threat to life and property in the village. Buildings and structures may become unsafe by reason of damage by fire, the elements, age or general deterioration.
(B) Vacant buildings not properly secured at doorways and windows also serve as an attractive nuisance for young children who may be injured therein, as well as point of congregation of vagrants and transients.
(C) A dilapidated building may also serve as a place of rodent infestation thereby creating a health menace to the community.
(D) It is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the safety, health, protection and general welfare of persons and property in the village, by requiring unsafe buildings be repaired or demolished and removed.
(E) All debris and contents from the demolished building shall be removed from the property and disposed of properly.
(F) Building debris and contents shall not be buried within village limits.
(G) Any and all basements, crawl spaces and the like shall be filled with clean fille to grade level.
(Prior Code, § 20-1-1) (Ord. 6-2006, passed 8-28-2006)