For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUILDING.
Any roofed structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.
CITY.
The City of St. Michael, Minnesota.
DANGEROUS BUILDING.
A building that is potentially hazardous to persons or property, including, but not limited to:
(1) A building that is in danger of partial or complete collapse;
(2) A building with any exterior parts that are loose or in danger of falling; or
(3) A building with any parts, such as floors, porches, railings, ramps, balconies, or roofs, that are accessible and that are either collapsed, or in danger of collapsing, or unable to support the weight of normally imposed loads.
OWNER OR PROPERTY OWNER.
The owner of record according to Wright County property tax records; those identified as owner or owners on a vacant building registration form, a holder of an unrecorded contract for deed, a mortgagor or vendee in possession, an assignee of rents, a receiver, an executor, a trustee, a lessee, other person, firm, corporation or other entity or organization in control of the freehold of the premises or lesser estate therein. An owner also means any person, partnership, association, corporation, limited liability company or fiduciary having a legal or equitable title or any interest in the property or building. This includes any partner, officer or director of any partnership, corporation, limited liability company, association or other legally constituted business entity. All owners shall have joint and several obligations for compliance with the provisions of this section.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
An owner, entity or person acting as an agent for the owner who has direct or indirect control or authority over the building or real property upon which the building is located; and any party having a legal or equitable interest in the property. Responsible party may include but is not limited to a realtor, service provider, mortgagee, leasing agent, management company or similar person or entity.
SECURED BY OTHER THAN NORMAL MEANS.
A building secured by means other than those used in the design of the building.
UNSECURED BUILDING.
A building or portion of building that is open to entry by unauthorized persons without the use of tools.
UNOCCUPIED BUILDING.
A building which is not being used for a legal occupancy.
VACANT BUILDING.
(1) A building or portion of building that is unoccupied and meets one or more of the following conditions:
(a) Unoccupied and in any phase of an active foreclosure proceeding under Minnesota Statutes;
(b) Unoccupied or unsecured for five consecutive days or more;
(c) Unoccupied and secured by other than normal means for 15 consecutive days or more;
(d) Unoccupied and a dangerous building;
(e) Unoccupied and posted for no occupancy or unfit for human habitation;
(f) Unoccupied and has city code violation(s) existing for five days or more; or
(g) Condemned and illegally occupied.
(2) VACANT BUILDING
does not mean any building being constructed pursuant to a valid, unexpired building permit issued pursuant to city building code regulations.
(Ord. 1105, passed 7-26-11)