(A) Findings. It is the finding of the town that neglected vacant buildings and residential structures are unsightly, unsafe and have a negative effect on the community. If left unoccupied and unmonitored, these buildings and residential structures will fall into a state of disrepair, become a haven for criminal activity and create a blight on the area.
(B) Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to protect the health, safety, morals and welfare of the citizens of the town by establishing a program for identifying and registering neglected vacant buildings and residential structures, to set forth the responsibilities of owners of such properties and to speed the rehabilitation or demolition of neglected vacant buildings and residential structures.
(Prior Code, § 4-5-1) (Ord. 182, passed 6-25-2012)