(a) Nuisance. For purposes of this chapter, the term “Nuisance” shall mean any land, dwelling, building, structure or portion thereof (“Premises”) possessing any of the following defects:
(1) Premises whose interior or exterior bearing walls or other vertical structural members list, lean, or buckle to such an extent as to weaken the structural support they provide;
(2) Premises which, exclusive of the foundations, show damage to or deterioration of approximately one-third or more of the supporting member or members, or damage or deterioration of approximately fifty percent (50%) or more of the non-supporting enclosing or outside walls or covering;
(3) Premises which have improperly distributed loads upon the floor or roofs or in which the same are overloaded to a dangerous degree, or which have insufficient strength to be reasonably safe for the purpose used;
(4) Premises which have been so damaged by wind, or other causes as to no longer provide adequate shelter from the elements, or have become dangerous to life, health, safety, or the general welfare of the occupants or the public;
(5) Premises lacking facilities required by this or other Village ordinances or codes, for egress in case of fire or panic, or those having insufficient stairways and elevators, fire escapes or other means of access;
(6) Premises lacking the minimum light, air, and sanitation facilities required by this or other Village ordinances or codes for the protection of present and future occupants;
(7) Premises which have parts or appurtenances which are so attached that they may fall and injure occupants or the general public or damage property;
(8) Premises and premises which have become or are dilapidated, decayed, unsafe, unsanitary or vermin-infested, or which are likely to cause sickness, disease or injury to occupants or the general public; or
(9) Premises and premises which constitute a serious hazard to the health or safety of the occupants or the general public because of the location, general conditions, state of the premises, or overcrowding; or,
(10) Any structure which has become damaged by fire or deterioration; the extent of the damage in the judgement of the Township Fire Chief or Building Enforcement Official exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the value of the structure; and the structure is judged unsafe and dangerous.
(Ord. 2008-2158. Passed 5-22-08.)