(a) "Vacant Dwelling" means a dwelling, as defined in Section 1123.03(b)(30) of the Codified Ordinances, that is not occupied by its owner, lessee or other person in lawful possession, or at which substantially all residential occupancy has ceased, or which is substantially devoid of content. Residential occupancy does not cease when an owner occupies a dwelling for a minimum of five (5) months each calendar year and resides in another dwelling outside of the Village of Moreland Hills, provided that such owner returns to the dwelling and the owner or the owner's agent maintains the dwelling in compliance with all applicable Codified Ordinances.
(b) "Owner" means an owner of the freehold of the premises or any lesser estate therein, a mortgagee, a vendee-in-possession, assignee of rents, receiver, executor, trustee, lessee, agent or any other person, firm or corporation that is in control of a vacant dwelling.
(Ord. 2012-40. Passed 5-9-12.)