For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS.
(1) Any building, shed, fence, or other human-made structure which is dangerous to the public health because of its condition, and which may cause or aid in the spread of disease or injury to the health of the occupants of it or neighboring structures;
(2) Any building, shed, fence, or other human-made structure which, because of faulty construction, age, lack of proper repair, or any other cause, is especially liable to fire and constitutes or creates a fire hazard;
(3) Any building, shed, fence, or other human-made structure which, by reason of faulty construction or any other cause, is liable to cause injury or damage by collapsing or by a collapse or fall of any part of such structure;
(4) Any building, shed, fence, or other human-made structure which, because of its condition or because of lack of doors or windows, is available to and frequented by malefactors or disorderly persons who are not lawful occupants of such structure; and/or
(5) Any building that has remained unoccupied for a period of two years and has deteriorated to the point that it is no longer fit to be occupied as a residence or place of business without expenditures of over 50% of the value of such building and because of its condition or appearance is causing depreciation in value of adjacent properties.
(Ord. 354, passed 9-10-1984)