(A) Definition. For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DANGEROUS BUILDING. Any building, shed, fence, or other manmade structure that meets the following conditions:
(a) Which is dangerous to the public health because of its condition, and which may cause or aid in the spread of disease or injury to the health of the occupants of it or of neighboring structures;
(b) Which, because of faulty construction, age, lack of proper repair, or any other cause, is especially liable to fire and constitutes or creates a fire hazard;
(c) Which, by reason of faulty construction or any other cause, is liable to cause injury or damage by collapsing or by a collapse or fall of any part of the structure;
(d) Which, because of its condition or lack of doors or windows, is available to and frequented by malefactors or disorderly persons who are not lawful occupants of the structure; or
(e) Which has or may be damaged by fire, decay, or other cause to an extent which, because of its condition, renders the same dangerous to the public health or safety.
Any such dangerous building in the city is hereby declared to be a nuisance.
(1977 Code, § 9-2-1) (Am. Ord. 92-17, passed 6-8-1992)