(A) The City of Rushville finds that vacant and abandoned buildings may cause a hazard to public health, safety and welfare. Establishment and enforcement of a registration program and abatement of vacant and abandoned properties to prevent blight and are necessary to promote the general welfare of the community.
(B) There are hereby established rules and regulations registration of vacant and abandoned and the abatement of vacant and abandoned properties in the City of Rushville, Indiana which shall be known as “The Registration and Abatement of Vacant and Abandoned Buildings Ordinance” of the City of Rushville, Indiana.
(Ord. 2014-19, passed 9-2-2014)