The purpose of this chapter is to establish a requirement for interior window covering for windows located in the exterior walls of unoccupied commercial buildings within the town. The purpose of this requirement is to protect and promote the public welfare, health and safety of persons within the town and to aid in the development and promotion of business and commerce by providing window covering regulations for unoccupied commercial buildings to eliminate the appearance of vacancy in an effort to reduce vandalism and to improve the overall appearance of economic stability and commercial viability.
('80 Code, § 9.24.010) (Ord. 1987-24, passed 12-14-87)
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
UNOCCUPIED COMMERCIAL BUILDING. Any structure within the town limits located on property which is zoned Downtown Business District (D-1), Neighborhood Business District (B-1) or Community Business District (B-2) which is vacant, empty, unoccupied or otherwise not maintained as an active business or other commercial enterprise for a period of more than 30 days.
WINDOW. An opening in the exterior wall of a commercial building which is covered or enclosed with a transparent material and through which the interior portion of the building may be seen from the exterior of the building.
WINDOW COVERING. Curtains, shades, blinds or other similar coverings but shall not include the following:
(1) Taping or otherwise applying paper, paint, or other similar material directly to the windowpane; or
(2) Taping, stapling, nailing or otherwise affixing plywood, cardboard, cloth sheets, boards or other materials to the inside or outside of the building's exterior walls.
('80 Code, § 9.24.020) (Ord. 1987-24, passed 12-14-87)
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