For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context indicates or clearly requires a different meaning.
"BLIGHTED OR DETERIORATED PROPERTY." Any vacant structure or vacant or unimproved lot or parcel of land in a predominantly built-up residential neighborhood:
(A) Which because of its physical condition or use is regarded as a public nuisance at common law or has been declared a nuisance in accordance with the housing, building, plumbing, fire or related codes;
(B) Which because of physical condition, use or occupancy is considered an attractive nuisance to children, including but not limited to abandoned wells, shafts, basements, excavations, and unsafe fences or structures;
(C) Which, because it is dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe, vermin-infested or lacking in facilities or equipment required by the International Property Maintenance Code as adopted in § 70.300, has been designated by the Division of Code Enforcement as unfit for human habitation;
(D) Which is a fire hazard or is otherwise dangerous to the safety of persons or property;
(E) From which the utilities, plumbing, heating, sewerage or other facilities have been disconnected, destroyed, removed or rendered ineffective so that the property is unfit for its intended use;
(F) Which by reason of neglect or lack of maintenance has become a place for accumulation of trash and debris or a haven for rodents or other vermin;
(G) Which has been tax delinquent for a period of at least three (3) years; or
(H) Which has not been rehabilitated within the time constraints placed upon the owner by the appropriate governmental agency.
"REDEVELOPMENT." The planning or replanning, design or redesign, acquisition, clearance, development and disposal or any combination of these, of a property and the preparation of such property for residential or 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 services and neighborhood parking lots.
"VACANT PROPERTY REVIEW COMMISSION" or "REVIEW COMMISSION." The commission established by this code to review vacant properties to make a written determination of blight and deterioration.
(Ord. 2009-07, passed 6-23-09)