For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUILDING. Any walled or roofed structure, including mobile homes, commercial establishments, dwellings and any accessory structures.
DANGEROUS BUILDING. Any building or structure which has any of the following defects or is in any of the following conditions that shall be deemed unsafe:
(1) Whenever any door, aisle, passageway, stairway or other means of exit is not of sufficient width or size or is not so arranged as to provide a safe and adequate means of exit in case of fire or panic for all persons housed or assembled therein who would be required to or might use such door, aisle, passageway, stairway or other means of exit;
(2) Whenever any portion thereof has been damaged by wind, flood, fire or any other cause in such a manner that the structural strength or stability thereof is appreciably less than it was before the catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of this subchapter;
(3) Whenever any building or structure or any part thereof, because of dilapidation, deterioration, decay or because of the removal or movement of some portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting such building or portion thereof, or for other reason, is likely to partially or completely collapse, or some portion of the foundation or underpinning is likely to fall or give way;
(4) Whenever, for any reason whatsoever, the building or structure or any portion thereof is manifestly unsafe for the purpose for which it is used;
(5) Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated, as to become an attractive nuisance to children who might play in or about the building or structure to their danger;
(6) Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to afford a harbor for vagrants, or as to enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing a nuisance or unlawful acts;
(7) Whenever a building or structure used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of dilapidation, decay or damage is unsanitary or unfit for human habitation and is likely to work injury to the health, safety or general welfare of those living within;
(8) Whenever any building shall become vacant, dilapidated or open at door or window, leaving the interior of the building exposed to the elements or accessible to entrance by trespassers; or
(9) Whenever any unoccupied building or structure is deemed a nuisance and the structure or building has been secured by the owner or his or her agents by covering up the windows and exits with lumber or materials other than glazing materials for a period of 30 days or more, thereby causing a blighting influence on a neighborhood.
(Ord. 2011-7, passed 7-11-2011)