(A) All buildings or structures which are structurally UNSAFE or not provided with adequate egress, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life, or which in relation to existing use constitute a hazard to safety or health, or public welfare, by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence or abandonment, as specified in this chapter, are, for the purpose of this chapter, UNSAFE BUILDINGS. All such UNSAFE BUILDINGS are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the procedure specified in §§ 150.03, 150.04, 150.05 and 150.06 of this chapter.
(B) SUBSTANDARD OR UNSAFE BUILDING shall mean any structure or mobile home meeting any or all the following criteria:
(1) Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance thereof likely to fall, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property;
(2) Whenever any portion thereof has wracked, warped, buckled or settled to such an extent that walls or other structural portions are judged to be unsafe;
(3) Whenever, to protect the public health, the following are not met:
(a) The structure shall be maintained in such condition that it will exclude moisture and rodents;
(b) The plumbing shall provide satisfactory water supply, drainage, venting and operation of fixtures so as to meet minimum health standards; and/or
(c) Water and sewer connections will be made with such facilities as are reasonably available through the city, county or state, if it is determined that other conditions exist which are hazardous to the health and/or welfare of any member of the community.
(4) Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used;
(5) Whenever the building structure, exclusive of the foundation, shows 33% or more damage or deterioration of its supporting member or members, or 50% damage or deterioration of its non- supporting members, enclosing or outside walls or coverings;
(6) Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake or flood or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become:
(a) An attractive nuisance to children;
(b) A harbor for vagrants, criminals or immoral persons; or
(c) As to enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful or immoral acts.
(7) Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purpose, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, air or sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is determined to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease;
(8) Whenever any building or structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damage, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire-restrictive construction, faulty electric wiring, gas connections or heating apparatus, or other cause, is determined to be a fire or health hazard; and
(9) Whenever any portion of a building or structure remains on a site after the demolition or destruction of the building or structure or whenever any building or structure is abandoned for a period in excess of six months so as to constitute such building or portion thereof an attractive nuisance or hazard to the public.
(Ord. passed 11-17-1977)