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. 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 premises in the Village owned, leased, rented or occupied by such person, firm or corporation.
(a) The storage upon any premises of any inoperable vehicle for a period of more than 30 days, except in a completely enclosed building.
(b) The outdoor storage upon any premises of building materials unless a zoning permit has been issued by the Village and a building permit issued by the Wood County Department of Building Inspection not more than one year previously for construction upon said premises, 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. Provided, that outdoor storage of building materials which is not in violation of applicable zoning or safety regulations is permitted if said materials are kept out of view of the public and abutting premises. Provided further, that all construction debris shall be removed from any premises within 30 days after occupancy thereof.
(c) The storage or accumulation of junk, trash, rubbish or refuse of any kind, except domestic refuse stored in such a manner as not to create a nuisance for a period not to exceed 30 days. The term "junk" shall include parts of machinery or motor vehicles, unused stoves or other appliances stored in the open, remnants of wood, metal or any other materials or other castoff materials of any kind whether or not same could be put to any reasonable use.
(d) The existence of any vacant dwelling, garage, or other out-building unless the same is kept securely locked; windows kept glassed or neatly boarded up, and otherwise protected to prevent entrance thereto by vandals.
(e) In any area the existence of any structure or part of structure which because of fire, wind or other natural disaster, or physical deterioration is no longer usable for its intended purpose.
(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 zoning permit issued by the Village and a building permit issued by the Wood County Department of Building Inspection and unless exterior construction is completed within one year after issuance thereof.
(Ord. 11-07. Passed 7-18-07.)