A. The village board of trustees may petition to have property declared abandoned if:
1. The property has been tax delinquent for two (2) or more years or bills for water service for the property have been outstanding for two (2) or more years;
2. The property is unoccupied by persons legally in possession; and
3. The property contains a dangerous or unsafe building for reasons specified in the petition.
B. If the village proves that the conditions described in this section exist, the court may declare the property abandoned. (2016 Code)