For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BLIGHTED PROPERTY. Those residential premises:
(1) That because of their physical condition or use are regarded as a public nuisance;
(2) That because of their physical condition are considered an attractive nuisance to children by reason of structures and appurtenances thereon or therein, including, but not limited to, abandoned homes, basements, excavations, or the unsafe condition of any structures thereon;
(3) That are dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe, vermin infested, or are lacking in the facilities and equipment required by the Village Code to be fit for human occupation;
(4) That are designated by the Village Building Inspector as being unfit for human habitation;
(5) That are a fire hazard or are otherwise dangerous to the safety of persons or property;
(6) That are no longer connected to electrical, water, gas, sewer or utilities as required by the Village Code so that the property is unfit for human habitation;
(7) That, by reason of neglect, has become a place for the accumulation of trash and debris and or a haven for rodents and vermin; or
(8) That have not been rehabilitated within the time constraints placed upon the owner by the appropriate code enforcement agency.
(Ord. 22-13, passed 4-26-2022)