For purposes of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BLIGHTED OR DETERIORATED REAL PROPERTY. A vacant structure or vacant or unimproved lot or parcel of ground in a predominantly built-up neighborhood which:
(1) Because of physical condition or use of the property is regarded as a public nuisance at common law;
(2) Is considered an attractive nuisance to children by reason of structures and appurtenances therein or thereon, including but not limited to abandoned wells, shafts, swimming pools, basements, excavations, or the unsafe condition of any structures, features or fences thereon;
(3) Is dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe, vermin infested, or is lacking in the facilities and equipment required by the city's housing or maintenance codes, or has been designated by the Building Inspector as being unfit for human habitation;
(4) Is a fire hazard, or is otherwise dangerous to the safety of persons or property;
(5) Has had the utilities, plumbing, heating, sewerage, or other facilities disconnected therefrom, destroyed, removed, or rendered ineffective so that the property is unfit for its intended use;
(6) Has by reason of neglect or lack of maintenance become a place for the accumulation of trash and debris, or a haven for rodents or other vermin;
(7) Has not been rehabilitated and brought into compliance with the housing, building, plumbing, electrical, fire or nuisance code of the local government where located within the time constraints placed upon the owner by the appropriate permitting or code enforcement agency;
(8) Has been tax delinquent for a period of at least 3 years; or
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD. An administrative body created and acting under the authority of the Local Government Code Enforcement Board Act, KRS 65.8801 to 65.8839.
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. A city police officer, safety officer, citation officer, or other public law or code enforcement officer having or granted the authority to issue a citation or as referenced herein.
REDEVELOPMENT. The planning or replanning, design or redesign, acquisition, clearance, development, or disposal of a property in the preparation of such property for residential and related uses, as may be appropriate or necessary
RESIDENTIAL AND RELATED USE. Residential property for sale or rental and related uses, including but not limited to, park and recreation areas, neighborhood community service, and neighborhood parking lots.
REVIEW AND CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD. The board established to review nuisances, vacant, blighted or deteriorated properties and to make a written determination of blight and deterioration and to enforce the provisions of this chapter is the Code Enforcement Board created by the City of Midway under the authority granted by KRS 65.8801 to the Local Government Code Enforcement Board Act.
(Ord. 2012-006, passed 8-20-2012; Am. Ord. 2019-015, passed 1-6-2020)