1307.01 DEFINITIONS.

   (a)    Dangerous or unfit building. Dangerous or unfit building means a structure possessing any of the following defects:

      (1)    Structures whose interior or exterior bearing walls or other vertical structural members list, lean, or buckle to such an extent as to weaken the structural support they provide;

      (2)    Structures which show damage to or deterioration of approximately one-third or more of the supporting member or members, or damage or deterioration of approximately fifty percent (50%) or more of the nonsupporting enclosing or outside walls or covering;

      (3)    Structures which have improperly distributed loads upon the floors or roofs or in which the same are overloaded to a dangerous degree, or which have insufficient strength to be reasonably safe for the purpose used;

      (4)    Structures which have been so damaged by wind, or other causes as to no longer provide adequate shelter from the elements, or have become dangerous to life, health, safety, morals, or the general welfare of the occupants or the public;

      (5)    Structures lacking facilities required by this or other City ordinances or codes, for egress in case of fire or panic, or those having insufficient stairways, elevators, fire escapes, or other means of access;

      (6)    Structures and premises lacking the minimum light, air, and sanitation facilities required by this or other City ordinances or codes for the protection of present and future occupants;

      (7)    Structures which have parts or appurtenances which are so attached that they may fall and injure occupants or the general public, or damage property;

      (8)    Structures and premises which have become or are dilapidated, decayed, unsafe, insanitary, or vermin-infested, or which are likely to cause sickness, disease, or injury to occupants or the general public; or

      (9)    Structures and premises which constitute a serious hazard to the health or safety of the occupants or the general public because of the location, general conditions, state of the premises, or overcrowding.

   (b)    Fire Damaged or Deteriorated Structure. Fire damaged or deteriorated structure means any structure which has become damaged by fire or deterioration; the extent of the damage in the judgment of the Fire Chief or Building Official exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the value of the structure; and the structure is judged unsafe and dangerous.

(Ord. 94-100. Passed 9-6-94; Ord. 2002-19. Passed 3-5-02.)