For the purpose of this chapter, any building or structure which has any or all of the conditions or defects hereinafter described shall be deemed to be a DANGEROUS OR NUISANCE BUILDING:
(A) When any portion or member of the structure is likely to fail, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property.
(B) Whenever the building or structure, or any portion thereof, because of (I) dilapidation, deterioration or decay; (ii) faulty construction; (iii) the removal, movement or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting such building; (iv) the deterioration, decay or inadequacy of its foundation; or (v) any other cause, is likely to partially or completely collapse.
(C) Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used.
(D) Whenever the exterior walls or other vertical structural members list, lean or buckle to such an extent that a plumb line passing through the center of gravity does not fall inside the middle one-third of the base.
(E) Whenever the building or structure has become so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become an attractive nuisance to children.
(F) Whenever a building or structure, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, air or sanitation facilities, the presence of chemicals or chemical residue or otherwise, is determined by the building official to be unsanitary, unsafe, or unfit for human habitation or use, or in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury, sickness or disease, or to present the possibility of collapse.
(G) Whenever any building or structure is in such a condition as to constitute a public nuisance known to the common law or in equity jurisprudence.
(H) Whenever for lack of proper repairs or maintenance, or because of age and dilapidated condition, or because of poorly installed electrical wiring or equipment, defective chimney, gas connection or heating apparatus, or for any other reason a building or structure is liable to cause fire, or which is situated or occupied in a manner that endangers other property or human life.
(I) Whenever any building, its contents, or its yard areas are in a filthy or unsanitary condition.
(J) Whenever any portion of a building or structure remains on a site after the demolition or destruction of the building or structure or whenever any building or structure is abandoned for a period in excess of one year so as to constitute such building or portion thereof an attractive nuisance or hazard to the public.
(Ord. 542, passed 11-10-2014; Ord. 547, passed 4-13-2015)