§ 14-61. Dangerous buildings defined.

As used in this article, the term "dangerous building" means any building or structure, residential or otherwise, which has any of the following defects or is in any of the following conditions:

A.

Whenever any door, aisle, passageway, stairway or other means of ingress or egress does not conform to the building codes or fire codes effective within the city, it shall be considered that such building does not meet the requirements of this article.

B.

Whenever any portion has been damaged by fire, wind, flood, or by any other cause in such a manner that the structural strength or stability is appreciably less than it was before such catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of the building code then in effect for a new building or similar structure, purpose or location.

C.

Whenever any portion of member or appurtenance is likely to fall or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property.

D.

Whenever any portion has settled to such an extent that walls or other structural portions have materially less resistance to winds that is required in the case of new construction by the building code then in effect.

E.

Whenever the building or structure or any part, because of dilapidation, deterioration, decay, faulty construction, or because of the removal or movement of some portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting such building or portion thereof, or for other reason, is likely to fall or give way.

F.

Whenever for any reason whatsoever the building or structure or any portion is manifestly unsafe for the purpose for which it is used.

G.

When the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become an attractive nuisance to children who might play therein to their danger, or as to afford a harbor for vagrants, criminals or immoral persons, or as to enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing a nuisance or unlawful or immoral acts.

H.

Whenever a building or structure, because of dilapidation, decay, damage, or faulty construction or arrangement or otherwise, is unsanitary or unfit for human habitation or is in a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease when so determined by the state or county health officer or is likely to cause injury to the health, safety or general welfare of those living or working within.

I.

Whenever any building becomes vacant, dilapidated and open at door or window, leaving the interior of the building exposed to the elements or accessible to entrance by trespassers.

J.

Whenever any unoccupied building is boarded up for a period of more than six months without an extension granted by the hearing officer appointed pursuant to section 14-64 of this article; any extension granted shall be granted pursuant to a hearing as set forth in section 14-65. Provided, however, that no action shall be taken under this article regarding any such building, unless such building is also a "dangerous building" as defined in one or more other subsections of this article.

K.

Whenever any sign, fence, shed, lean-to, cellar or other structure which has become so rotted, broken, infirm or dilapidated so as to endanger persons or property.

(Ord. No. 201, Art. II(14-50), 3-17-14)