For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DANGEROUS STRUCTURE. A structure that is potentially hazardous to persons or property, including, but not limited to:
(1) A structure that is in danger of partial or complete collapse;
(2) A structure with any exterior parts that are loose or in danger of falling; or
(3) A structure with any parts, such as floors, porches, railings, stairs, ramps, balconies or roofs, that are accessible and that are either collapsed, in danger of collapsing or unable to support the weight of normally imposed loads.
OWNER. Those shown to be the owner or owners on the records of the Minnehaha County and Lincoln County directors of equalization, those identified as the owner or owners on a vacant building registration form, holder of an unrecorded contract for deed, a mortgagee or vendee in possession, a mortgagor or vendor in possession, assignee of rents, receiver, executor, trustee, lessee, other person, firm or corporation in control of the freehold of the premises or lessor state therein. Any person shall have a joint and several obligation for compliance with the provisions of this subchapter.
SECURED BY OTHER THAN NORMAL MEANS. A building secured by means other than those used in the design of the building.
UNOCCUPIED. A building which is not being used for a legal occupancy.
UNSECURED. A building or portion of a building that is open to entry by unauthorized persons without the use of tools.
VACANT BUILDING.
(1) A building or portion of a building that is:
A. Unoccupied and unsecured;
B. Unoccupied and secured by other than normal means;
C. Unoccupied and a dangerous structure;
D. Unoccupied and condemned;
E. Unoccupied and has city code violations; or
F. Condemned and illegally occupied.
(2) VACANT BUILDING does not mean any building being constructed pursuant to a valid permit issued pursuant to the city building code and residential code for one- and two-family dwellings.
(1992 Code, § 11-101) (Ord. 112-03, passed 11-17-2003)