The following words or terms, when used herein, shall be deemed to have the meanings set forth below:
BLIGHTED STRUCTURE. Any dwelling, garage, accessory or outbuilding, or any factory, shop, store, office building, warehouse or any other structure or part of a structure which:
(1) Because of fire, wind, other natural disaster or physical deterioration, is no longer habitable as a dwelling or useful for the purpose for which it was originally intended;
(2) Is partially completed and which is not presently being constructed under an existing, valid building permit issued by or under the authority of the city;
(3) Is not structurally sound, weathertight, waterproof or vermin-proof; or
(4) Is not covered by a water resistant paint or other waterproof covering so as to protect said structure from the adverse effects of the elements or from physical deterioration.
BUILDING MATERIAL. Any lumber, bricks, concrete, cinder blocks, plumbing materials, electrical wiring or equipment, heating ducts or equipment, shingles, mortar, cement, nails, screws or other materials commonly used in the construction or repair of any buildings or structures.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. A Grand Blanc City police officer.
JUNK. Any abandoned, discarded, unusable objects or equipment, any object or equipment unused for its originally intended purpose, including, but not limited to, furniture, stove, refrigerators, freezers, cans, implements, watercraft, parts of motor vehicles, machinery, cloth, rubber, bottles, any metals, boxes, cartons or crates.
PERSON. Any natural person, firm, association, partnership, limited liability company or corporation.
UNSECURED VACANT BUILDING. Any building which is unoccupied and which is not securely locked, the windows glazed or of which is not securely boarded up and protected against the elements, from vandals, and from rodents and/or other animals.
(Ord. 06-02, passed 6-14-2006)