§ 150.50 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   BUILDING DEPARTMENT. The Town of North Judson Building Department as established and confirmed by §§ 150.30 through 150.33.

   BUILDING INSPECTOR. The Town of North Judson Building Inspector (or Commissioner) and his or her duly authorized representatives. “Duly authorized representatives” shall include all employees holding positions identified within the budget classifications for the Planning Division and the Code Enforcement Division of the annual budget as approved and as amended by the Town Council from time to time.

   SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY INTEREST. Shall be the same as the definition of SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY INTEREST as set forth in I.C. 36-7-9-2, as amended or replaced from time to time, which is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this subchapter.

   TOWN. The Town of North Judson, Indiana.

   TOWN COUNCIL. The town executive of the Town of North Judson, Indiana.

   UNSAFE BUILDING. As contained in I.C. 36-7-9-4, as amended or replaced from time to time, a building or structure, or any part of a building or structure, that is:

      (1)   In an impaired structural condition that makes it unsafe to a person or property;

      (2)   A fire hazard;

      (3)   A hazard to the public health;

      (4)   A public nuisance;

      (5)   Dangerous to a person or property because of a violation of a statute or ordinance concerning building condition or maintenance; or

      (6)   Vacant or blighted and not maintained in a manner that would allow human habitation, occupancy, or use under the requirements of a statute or an ordinance.

   UNSAFE PREMISES. The following are considered UNSAFE PREMISES:

      (1)   An unsafe building and the tract of real property on which the unsafe building is located; and

      (2)   A tract of real property, not including land used for production agriculture, that does not contain a building or structure, or contains a building or structure that is not considered an unsafe building, if the tract of real property is:

         (a)   A fire hazard;

         (b)   A hazard to public health;

         (c)   A public nuisance; or

         (d)   Dangerous to a person or property because of a violation of a statute or an ordinance.

(Ord. 2022-05, passed 11-21-2022)