For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BLIGHTED AREA. The same as defined in R.C. § 1728.01(E), as amended, incorporated herein.
BUILDING. A structure that is permanently affixed to the land, having one or more floors and a roof, being bounded by either open spaces of lot lines and which is used for residential and/or nonresidential purposes.
DETERIORATE. To fall below the condition of good repair.
DISABLE VEHICLE. A vehicle that is inoperable, immobile, lacks self motive power and/or is without current license plates for a period of more than 14 days, unless stored in an enclosed building.
EXCESSIVE VEGETATION. All vegetation, dead or alive, other than the following: ground cover, shrubbery, flowers and trees that are planted and maintained in accordance with good landscape practices and the community standard in the village.
EXTERIOR. Those portions of a building or structure or grounds that are exposed to public view from the outside.
GARBAGE. Putrescible animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
GOOD REPAIR. A condition of sound maintenance of residential, retail, commercial and industrial property and building in accordance with the standards of the community as a whole.
GRAFFITI. Unauthorized drawings or markings of an exterior surface without regard to the content of the drawing of marking.
GROUNDS. The portion of residential, retail, commercial and industrial property that does not support a building or structure.
INFESTATION. The presence within or contiguous to a structure or premises of insects, rats, rodents, vermin or other pests on the premises that constitute a health hazard.
NUISANCE.
(1) Any public nuisance known in law or as provided by the statutes of the state or the ordinances of the village;
(2) Conditions dangerous to human life or detrimental to the health of persons on or near the premises where the conditions exist and where the condition is perilous by active and negligent operation thereof;
(3) Unsanitary conditions or anything offensive to the senses or dangerous to health, in violation of these standards; or
(4) Fire hazards.
OBSOLETE. No longer serving any current purpose, either aesthetic or functional.
OCCUPANT. Any person who has actual or constructive possession of residential, retail, commercial and industrial property and buildings, including, but not limited to, a lessee, sublessee, assignee, licensee or permittee, whether with or without the consent of the owner or occupant.
OPERATOR. Any person who has the charge, care or control of residential, retail, commercial and industrial property and buildings, whether with or without the consent of the owner or occupant.
OWNER. Any person who, alone or jointly with others, has legal or equitable title to residential, retail, commercial and industrial property and buildings, with or without actual constructive possession thereof.
PERSON. Any entity, either natural or created by law, including, but not limited to, a natural person, corporation, partnership, association, executor, administrator, trustee, receiver, guardian or other fiduciary.
PREMISES. A lot, plat or parcel of land, including the building or structures thereon.
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE OFFICER. The Zoning Inspector or the official appointed by the Village Administrator who is charged with the administration and enforcement of these standards, or any duly authorized representative.
REFUSE. All putrescible and nonputrescible solid waste (except body waste), including, but not limited to, garbage, rubbish, ashes, street cleans, dead animals and solid market and industrial waste.
RESIDENTIAL, RETAIL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY AND BUILDINGS. A lot or tract of land or building or other structure or grounds which are used or intended to be used or which property’s last active use was primarily for residential, retail, commercial and industrial purposes.
RUBBISH. Nonputrescible solid waste consisting of both combustible and noncombustible waste, such as paper, wrappings, tin cans, yard clippings, leaves, wood, glass, crockery and similar materials.
STRUCTURE. Anything built or constructed to serve any purpose, occupied or unoccupied, on a permanent foundation or portable.
WEATHERING. Deterioration, decay or damage caused by exposure to the elements.
(Ord. 707, passed 5-22-2001; Ord. 715, passed 3-26-2002)