Except as provided in § 29-8.3, property with one or more of the following conditions shall be subject to the provisions of this code:
B.
Construction on the property was initiated under approved permits
which have expired and construction has been discontinued for at least
six months prior to completion for any reason, leaving the building
unsuitable for occupancy.
C.
The property, whether secured or unsecured, containing buildings
or structures damaged by fire, flood, or disrepair and maintained
in such condition for a period of 90 days or longer.
A property determined to be a nuisance in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 94, Property Maintenance, of the Denton Town Code, or having one or more of the following conditions shall be subject to the provisions of this code:
A.
Property is unoccupied and boarded.
B.
Improper or inadequate sanitation, including, but not limited to,
disconnected or faulty water and sewer service or equipment, infestation
of insects, rodents, or vermin.
C.
Hazardous or unsanitary materials maintained on the property that
cause, create, or contribute to offensive odors or are a fire hazard.
D.
Inadequate or disconnected fire protection features, including, but
not limited to, defective equipment, disconnected water and electrical
services, and alarms.
E.
Inadequate, defective, or hazardous mechanical equipment.
F.
Structural hazards, including, but not limited to, deteriorated or
defective foundations, supports, beams, floor or roof support, damaged
or inadequately constructed chimney.
Properties shall be exempt from the provisions of this code,
provided that the owner satisfactorily demonstrates one or more of
the following:
A.
An active listing agreement for sale to the general public or pending
foreclosure proceedings in the Circuit Court for Caroline County,
provided that the property is secured and otherwise maintained in
accordance with the provisions of the Denton Town Code; or
B.
A written return to service plan that includes a reasonable timeline
and evidence of sufficient funding for rehabilitation as approved
by the official; or
C.
A written demolition plan that includes a contract for safe demolition
and removal of debris and rubble as approved by the official; or
D.
Transfer of property to a nonprofit, such as Habitat for Humanity
or other similar organization, for rehabilitation or demolition.
