For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AGRICULTURE. This chapter is not applicable to structures or premises used primarily for active agricultural purposes.
EXEMPT STRUCTURES. This chapter is not applicable to structures that are at least 200 feet in distance from any neighboring property line and at least 200 feet in distance from adjacent public right-of-way line. This distance is measured from the property and/or right-of-way line to the closest point of the structure, including overhanging roofs.
OWNER. Any person, agent, operator, firm or corporation having a legal or equitable interest in the property; or recorded in the official records of the state, county or municipality as holding title to the property; or otherwise having control of the property; including the guardian of the estate of any such person, and the executor or administrator of the estate of such person if ordered to take possession of real property by a court.
PREMISES. A lot, plot or parcel of land including any structures thereon.
STRUCTURE. That which is built or constructed or a portion thereof.
UNSAFE PREMISES. In addition to and including unsafe structures, UNSAFE PREMISES means any physical condition or occupancy of any premises or its appurtenances considered an attractive nuisance to children, including, but not limited to, abandoned wells, abandoned shafts, abandoned swimming pools, abandoned ponds, abandoned basements, abandoned excavations and any abandoned mobile homes, abandoned manufactured homes, abandoned refrigerators, abandoned iceboxes, abandoned ice chests or other similar abandoned devices or abandoned appliances assessable by children.
UNSAFE STRUCTURE. A structure that is found to be dangerous to the life, health, property or safety of the public or the occupants of the structure because the structure is in a state of dilapidation, deterioration or decay, faulty construction or damaged by fire to the extent so as not provide shelter or is in danger partial or complete collapse.
(Ord. 2008-9, passed 6-23-2008)