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Consistent with the letter and spirit of Public Act 344 of 1945, as amended, it is the purpose of this chapter to prevent, reduce or eliminate blight or potential blight in Summit Township by the prevention or elimination of certain environmental causes of blight or blighting factors, which exist or which may in the future exist in Summit Township.
(Ord. 155, passed 12-10-2019)
It is hereby determined that the following uses, structures and activities are causes of blight or blighting factors which, if allowed to exist, will tend to result in blighted and undesirable neighborhoods. On or after the effective date of this chapter, no person, firm or corporation of any kind shall maintain or permit to be maintained any of these causes of blight or blighting factors upon any property in Summit Township owned, leased, rented or occupied by such person, firm or corporation:
(A) (1) In any area, the storage upon any property of junk or dismantled vehicles, except in a completely enclosed building, is prohibited.
(2) For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
JUNK AUTOMOBILES. Any motor vehicle which is not licensed for use upon the highways of the State of Michigan; includes, whether so licensed or not, any motor vehicle which is inoperative.
(B) In any area, the storage upon any property of building materials unless there is in force a valid building permit issued by Summit Township for construction upon said property and said materials are intended for use in connection with such construction. Building materials shall include, but shall not be limited to, lumber, bricks, concrete or cinder blocks, plumbing materials, electrical wiring or equipment, heating ducts or equipment, shingles, mortar, concrete or cement, nails, screws, or any other materials used in constructing any structure.
(C) (1) In any area, the storage or accumulation of junk, trash, rubbish or refuse of any kind without a landfill permit, except domestic refuse stored in such a manner as not to create a nuisance for a period not to exceed 14 days.
(2) For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
JUNK. Parts of machinery or motor vehicles; unused stoves or other appliances stored in the open; remnants of woods, metal or any other material; or other cast-off material of any kind, whether or not the same could be put to any reasonable use.
(D) In any area, the existence of any structure or part of any structure which, because of fire, wind or other natural disaster, or physical deterioration, is no longer habitable as a dwelling nor useful for any other purpose for which it may have been intended.
(E) In any area, the existence of any vacant dwelling, garage or other out-building, unless such buildings are kept securely locked and windows are kept glazed, neatly boarded up, and/or otherwise protected to prevent entrance thereto by vandals or other unauthorized persons.
(F) In any area, the existence of any partially completed structure, unless such structure is in the course of construction in accordance with a valid and subsisting building permit issued by the township, and unless such construction is completed within a reasonable time.
(Ord. 155, passed 12-10-2019)
(A) This chapter shall be enforced by such persons who shall be so designated by the Township Board.
(B) The owner, occupant or agent of any property upon which any of the causes of blight or blighting factors set forth in § 155.02 hereof is found to exist shall be notified in writing to remove or eliminate such causes of blight or blighting factors from such property within 10 days after service of the notice upon him or her. Such notice may be served personally or by first class mail. Additional time may be granted by the Enforcement Officer where bonafide efforts to remove or eliminate such causes of blight or blighting factors are in progress.
(Ord. 155, passed 12-10-2019)
(A) Failure to comply with such notice within the time allowed by the owner and/or occupant shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
(B) Any person, firm or corporation who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a municipal civil infraction and shall be punished by a fine(s) as provided for by § 93.99. Each day that a violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
(C) In addition, any violation of this chapter shall be deemed a nuisance per se, permitting the Township Board, its officers, agents, or any private citizen to bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to cause the abatement of the nuisance, including injunctive relief.
(Ord. 155, passed 12-10-2019)