As used
in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated,
unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
BUILDING
An independent structure having a roof supported by columns
or walls resting on its own foundation and includes, but is not limited
to, dwelling, garage, barn, stable, shed, house, apartment, condominium,
greenhouse, mobile home, plant, factory, warehouse, school or similar
structure.
DANGEROUS BUILDING
All buildings or structures which have one or more of the
following defects shall be deemed dangerous buildings:
(1)
Those whose interior walls or other vertical structural members
list, lean or buckle to such an extent that a plumb line passing through
the center of gravity falls outside the middle third of its base;
(2)
Those which, exclusive of the foundation, show damage or deterioration
to 33% of the member or members, or damage or deterioration to 50%
of the non-supporting enclosing or outside walls or covering;
(3)
Those which have improperly distributed loads upon the floors
or roofs or in which the same are overloaded, or which have insufficient
strength to be reasonably safe for the purpose used;
(4)
Those which have been damaged by fire, wind or other causes
so as to be dangerous to life safety, or the general health and welfare
of the occupants or the public;
(5)
Those which are so damaged, dilapidated, decayed, unsafe, unsanitary,
vermin infested or which utterly fail to provide the amenities essential
to decent living that they are unfit for human habitation, or are
likely to cause sickness or disease, so as to work injury to the health,
safety or general welfare of those living therein;
(6)
Those which have parts thereof which are so attached that they
may fall and injure property or members of the public;
(7)
Those which lack illumination, ventilation or sanitation facilities
or because of another condition are unsafe, unsanitary, or dangerous
to the health, safety, or general welfare of the occupants or the
public;
(8)
Those which because of their location are unsanitary, or otherwise
dangerous to the health or safety of the occupants or the public;
(9)
Those existing in violation of any provision of the Pennsylvania
Uniform Construction Code (UCC) as well as any building code or property
maintenance code, latest editions, adopted by the City of Lower Burrell,
or other ordinances of the City of Lower Burrell relating to health,
fire, housing, building, safety, water, sewage, or pollution.
[Amended 4-11-2016 by Ord. No. 3-2015]
DWELLING
Any building which is wholly or partly used or intended to
be used for living or sleeping by human occupants.
DWELLING UNIT
Any room or group of rooms located within a dwelling and
forming a single habitable unit with facilities which are used or
intended to be used for living or sleeping by human occupants.
EXTERMINATION
Control and elimination of insects, rodents or other pests
by eliminating their harborage places, removing or making inaccessible,
materials that may serve as their food, poisoning, spraying, fumigating,
trapping, or by any other recognized and legal pest elimination methods.
GARBAGE
Animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
INFESTATION
Presence, within or around a dwelling, of any insects, rodents
or other pests.
NUISANCE
Included the following:
(1)
The physical condition; or use of any premises regarded as a
public nuisance at common law;
(2)
Any physical condition, use or occupancy of any premises or
its appurtenances considered an attractive nuisance to children, including,
but not limited to, abandoned wells, shafts, basements, excavations
and unsafe fences or structures;
(3)
Any premises which have unsanitary sewerage or plumbing facilities;
(4)
Any premises designated as unsafe for human habitation or use;
(5)
Any premises which are manifestly capable of being a fire hazard,
or are manifestly unsafe or unsecure as to endanger life, limb or
property;
(6)
Any premises from which the plumbing or heating facilities have
been removed, or from which utilities have been disconnected, destroyed,
removed or rendered ineffective, or the required precautions against
trespassers have not been provided;
(7)
Any premises which are unsanitary, or which are littered with
rubbish or garbage, or which have an uncontrolled growth of weeds;
or
(8)
Any structure or building that is in a state of dilapidation,
deterioration or decay; faulty construction; overcrowded; open, vacant
or abandoned; damaged by fire to the extent as not to provide shelter,
in danger of collapse or failure and is dangerous to anyone on or
near the premises.
OWNER
Person who, alone or jointly or severally with others:
(1)
Shall have legal title to any property, dwelling, or dwelling
unit, with or without accompanying actual possession thereof; or
(2)
Shall have charge, care or control of any property, dwelling
or dwelling unit, as owner or agent of the owner, or as executor,
executrix, administrator, administratrix, or guardian of the estate
of the owner. Any such person thus representing the actual owner shall
be bound to comply with the provisions of this chapter and with rules
and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, to the same extent as if
he were the owner.
PERSON
Any individual firm, corporation, association or partnership,
or other legal entity.
PROPERTY
A piece, parcel, lot or tract of land.
RUBBISH
Combustible and noncombustible waste materials, except garbage,
including residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke, and other
combustible material, paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood excelsior,
rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals,
mineral matter, glass crockery and dust.
STRUCTURE
Anything construed or erected with a fixed or ascertainable
location on the ground or in water, whether or not affixed to the
ground or anchored in the water, including buildings, walls, fences,
platforms, docks, wharves, billboards, signs and walks.