676.01 DEFINITION OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY NUISANCE.

   The following activities occurring on any real property in the City, for which a criminal affidavit has been issued, are hereby declared to be public nuisances, regardless of whether such activities were engaged in by an owner, occupant, or invitee, and shall be designated as a criminal activity nuisance:

   (a)   Animal offenses as set forth in Chapter 618 of Northwood Codified Ordinances and similar statutes of the State of Ohio.

   (b)   Peace disturbance offenses, as set forth in Chapter 648 of the Northwood Codified Ordinances or in Ohio R.C. 2917.01, 2917.02, and 2917.04.

   (c)   Drug abuse offenses, as set forth in by Chapter 622 of the Northwood Codified Ordinances or in Ohio R.C. 2925.01(G).

   (d)   Gambling offenses, as set forth in Chapter 624 of the Northwood Codified Ordinances.

   (e)   Alcohol offenses, as set forth in Chapter 612 of the Northwood Codified Ordinances.

   (f)   Sex related offenses, as set forth in by Chapter 666 of the Northwood Codified Ordinances or in Ohio R.C. Chapter 2907.

   (g)   Homicide and assault offenses, as set forth in Chapter 636 of the Northwood Codified Ordinances or in Ohio R.C. Chapter 2903.

   (h)   Weapons and explosives offenses, as set forth in Chapter 672 of the Northwood Codified Ordinances or in Ohio R.C. 2923.11 through 2923.211.

   (i)   Noise offenses, as set forth in Section 633 of the Northwood Codified Ordinances.

   (j)   Domestic violence offenses, as set forth in Section 636.17 of the Northwood Codified Ordinances and in Ohio R.C. 2919.25.

   (k)   Any other offense of violence, as defined by Section 606.01 of the Northwood Codified Ordinances.

   (l)   Criminal trespass or aggravated trespass offenses, as set forth in Sections 642.12 and 642.125 of the Northwood Codified Ordinances and in Ohio R.C. 2911.21 and 2911.211.

   (m)   Criminal damaging or endangering of property offenses, as set forth in Section 642.10 of the Northwood Codified Ordinances and in Ohio R.C. 2909.06.

   (n)   Arson and related offenses, as set forth in Chapter 642 of the Northwood Codified Ordinances and in Ohio R.C. Chapter 2909.

   (o)   Any other criminal offense that threatens the health, safety, or welfare of the neighborhood or unreasonably interferes with the right of the residents of the City of Northwood to the peaceful enjoyment of their neighborhoods.

   (p)   Any activity engaged in by a person under eighteen (18) years of age which would constitute a violation of an offense listed in this section if committed by an adult.

(Ord. 2021-16. Passed 7-1-21)