For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DANGEROUS BUILDING OR STRUCTURE.
(1) Is any fence, wall, shed, deck, house, garage, building, structure or any part thereof that is so decayed, broken down, disintegrated, dilapidated or poorly constructed as to constitute a fire or safety hazard to person and property within its vicinity.
(2) A DANGEROUS BUILDING OR STRUCTURE is also defined as any structure that:
(a) Subjects the public or any adjoining property to danger of damage by storm, soil erosion or fire;
(b) Is occupied or infested by any rodent, skunk, termite, cockroach, poisonous fungus, infectious bacteria or other life form or life forms that are destructive, annoying, loathsome, illegal, offensive or injurious to health;
(c) Has become a place frequented by trespassers or transients seeking a temporary hideout or shelter;
(d) Is structurally unsafe;
(e) Is not provided with adequate means of egress;
(f) Is dangerous to human safety or life;
(g) Is used for any illegal activity or purpose;
(h) Constitutes an attractive nuisance; or
(I) Is any building or portion thereof which is determined, after inspection by the building official of the town, to be dangerous pursuant to the ordinances of the town.
UNFIT FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY. Any building or structure which is in such a degree of disrepair, lack of maintenance, is unsanitary, vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamination or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by state statute or town ordinance, or because of the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the building or structure or to the public.
(Ord. 01-2021, passed 1-27-2021)