§ 91.31 WHEN BUILDINGS DEEMED UNSANITARY.

   (A)   Any structure or building, or any portion thereof used for human habitation shall be deemed unclean and unsanitary for the following reasons:

      (1)   Any portion of the building being infected with a communicable disease;

      (2)   The absence therein of toilet facilities as required by law or ordinance; or

      (3)   The known presence of sewer gas therein or thereon.

   (B)   Any structure or building, or any portion thereof used for human habitation, shall be deemed unclean and unsanitary when unfit for human habitation, or in a dangerous or harmful condition to the lives or health of the occupants. The following reasons shall constitute unclean, unsanitary, dangerous or harmful conditions:

      (1)   The inhabited portion of the building being damp or wet because of lack of repair;

      (2)   Accumulations of dirt, filth, litter, refuse or other offensive or dangerous substances or liquids;

      (3)   Defects in, or lack of repair of, or improper use of drainage, plumbing or ventilation; or

      (4)   Existence on the premises of such a nuisance or other condition that could cause sickness among the occupants. Any structure or building, or any portion thereof, used for human habitation, which is in an unclean or unsanitary condition is hereby declared to constitute a public nuisance.

(Ord. 99-3043, passed 10-14-99)