1377.01 DEFINITIONS.
   (a)   “Deteriorated” or “deteriorating” area with respect to a residential and/or commercial area means an area within which a significant amount of the buildings contain one or more building deficiencies or environmental deficiencies, including, but not limited to:
      (1)   Defects that warrant clearance;
      (2)   Conditions from a defect that are not correctable by normal maintenance;
      (3)   Extensive minor defects that collectively have a negative effect on the surrounding areas;
      (4)   Inadequate original construction or subsequent alterations;
      (5)   Inadequate or unsafe plumbing, heating, or electrical facilities;
      (6)   Overcrowding or improper location of structures on land;
      (7)   Excessive density of dwelling units;
      (8)   Conversion of incompatible types of uses, such as conversion of a structure located near family dwelling units to rooming houses;
      (9)   Obsolete building types, such as large residences or other buildings which because of lack of use or maintenance have a blighting influence;
      (10)   Detrimental land uses or conditions, such as incompatible uses, structures in mixed use, or adverse influences from noise, smoke or fumes;
      (11)   Unsafe, congested, poorly designed, or otherwise deficient streets;
      (12)   Inadequate public utilities or community facilities that contribute to unsatisfactory living conditions or economic decline, or
      (13)   Other equally significant building deficiencies or environmental deficiencies.
         (Ord. 16-116. Passed 7-25-16.)
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