§ 42-108. Unsafe conditions; nuisance.

(a)

A structure is unsafe when any of the following conditions exist:

(1)

The structure's interior walls or other structural members list, lean, or buckle or the support for the structure has become damaged or deteriorated to such an extent that there is a reasonable likelihood that the walls or other structural members may fall or give way.

(2)

The structure has improperly distributed loads upon the floor or roof or the floor or roof is overloaded or has insufficient strength to be reasonably safe for the purpose used.

(3)

The structure has been damaged by fire, wind, or other causes and has become dangerous to life, safety, or the general health and welfare of people within or near the structure.

(4)

The structure is so dilapidated, decayed, unsafe, insanitary, or so utterly fails to provide the amenities essential to decent living that it is unfit for human habitation or is likely to cause sickness or disease so as to injure the health, safety, or general welfare.

(5)

The structure has connected parts that have become so detached from one another that there is a reasonable likelihood they may fall and injure members of the public or cause property damage in general.

(6)

The structure is vacant and not sufficiently secured to prevent easy access to trespassers and vagrants or is otherwise untended or unkempt to the extent that it poses a general health or safety hazard for neighboring people or property.

(b)

A structure that is unsafe constitutes a nuisance. No person shall permit an unsafe structure to exist on property under his or her ownership or control.

(Ord. No. 2015-37 , § 1, 11-3-2015)