For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BLIGHTED STRUCTURE. Any dwelling, garage, outbuilding, factory, shop, store, office, building, warehouse, or any other structure or part of a structure which, because of fire, wind, other natural disaster, or physical deterioration, is unfit for human occupancy or the useful purpose for which it was originally intended; or any originally intended, or any partially completed structure which is not being built pursuant to a valid building permit issued by the city.
BUILDING MATERIALS. Lumber, bricks, concrete blocks, cinder blocks, plumbing materials, electrical wiring or equipment, heating ducts or equipment, shingles, mortar, concrete, cement, nails, screws, or any other materials commonly used in construction.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. The building inspector, code enforcement officer, police officer, or any other person designated by City Commission to enforce this subchapter.
FIREWOOD. Logs, lumber, kindling, or other materials intended for burning in a wood stove, fireplace, or other heat-producing device.
JUNK. Any abandoned, discarded, unusable, or unused objects or equipment; including, but not limited to furniture, stoves, refrigerators, freezers, cans, implements, parts of motor vehicles, machinery, cloth, rubber, bottles, metals, boxes, cartons, or crates.
JUNK AUTOMOBILES. Any motor vehicle which is not licensed for use by the State of Michigan for a period in excess of 30 days; or, any motor vehicle, whether licensed or not, which is inoperable for any reason in excess of 30 days.
UNMAINTAINED VACANT BUILDING. Any building which is unoccupied and not kept securely locked; with windows glazed or neatly boarded up; and protected from the elements, vandals, rodents, and other animals.
(Ord. 13-04, passed 7-19-2013)