For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BLIGHTED STRUCTURE. Any dwelling, garage, outbuilding accessory building, factory, shop, store, office building, warehouse, sign or any other structure or part of a structure which:
(1) Because of fire, wind, other natural disaster or physical deterioration is no longer habitable as a dwelling or useful for the purpose for which it was originally intended;
(2) Is partially completed and which is not presently being constructed under an existing, valid building permit issued by or under the authority of the County Building and Zoning Department;
(3) Is not structurally sound, weathertight, waterproof or vermin proof;
(4) Is not covered by a water-resistant paint or other waterproof covering so as to protect the structure from the adverse effects of the elements or from physical deterioration; or
(5) Any structure which could be defined as an unsafe structure.
BUILDING MATERIAL. Any lumber, bricks, concrete, cinder blocks, plumbing materials and fixtures, electrical wiring or equipment, heating/cooling ducts or equipment, shingles, mortar, cement, plaster, gypsum board, nails, screws or other materials commonly used in the construction or repair of any buildings or structures.
GARBAGE. Animal and/or vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Any explosive, acidic or caustic substance, flammable liquid, oil, chemical or any other substance, or residues of same, which could be defined as toxic or dangerous by state or federal law; or which could pose a danger or potential danger to persons, animals, vegetation or the environment if spilled or stored in violation of state or federal statute or manufacturer's instructions; or where, in the opinion of the enforcement official, is otherwise stored improperly or there are inadequate containment facilities or structures.
JUNK. Any abandoned, discarded, unusable or unused objects, equipment, garbage or hazardous materials including, but not limited to, furniture, household appliances, barrels, tanks, implements, parts of motor vehicles, tires, machinery, cloth, rubber, bottles, cans, plastic, any metals, boxes, cartons, crates and papers.
JUNKED VEHICLES. Any motor vehicle or recreational vehicle not licensed or registered for its intended use on the pubic highway, waterway or other area generally open to the public. It also includes motor vehicles or recreational vehicles in a state of disrepair or dismantled, so as to render that vehicle legally inoperable on the public roadway, waterway or other place generally open to the public.
RUBBISH. Combustible and noncombustible waste materials, except garbage, including but not limited to, residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke and other combustible materials, paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, leaves, yard trimmings, cans, metals, mineral matter, glass, crockery, dust and other similar materials.
(Ord. passed 10-3-2005; Ord. passed 6-18-2007)