The title of this chapter shall be the "Unsafe Buildings and
Collapsed Structures Law."
[Added 1-20-1999 by L.L. No. 1-1999]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
UNSAFE BUILDING OR STRUCTURE
Any building or structure or portion thereof which:
A.
Because of its structural condition, is or may become dangerous
or unsafe to the public.
B.
Is open at the doorways or walls, making it accessible to and
an object of attraction to minors under 18 years of age, as well as
to vagrants and other trespassers.
C.
Is or may become a place of rodent infestation.
D.
Consists of debris, rubble or parts of buildings left on the
ground after demolition, reconstruction, fire or other casualty.
E.
Presents any other danger to the health, safety, morals and
general welfare of the public.
The Village Board, in order to promote the safety and welfare
of the persons and property within the Incorporated Village of Red
Hook, Dutchess County, finds it in the public interest to enact this
chapter.
Any provision in this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding,
where an emergency arises which would result in probable loss of life
or property, the Village Board shall have the power to take immediate
action to protect the safety of persons and property.
The surveyors appointed by the Board of Trustees shall be paid
reasonable compensation for the service performed by them.
[Added 1-20-1999 by L.L. No. 1-1999]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the
provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punishable by
a fine of not more than $250 or imprisonment for not more than 15
days, or both. Each day of continuance of an offense shall be considered
a separate offense.