[Adopted 8-10-1999 by Ord. No. 1999-01]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
No land or structure shall be used or occupied in such a manner
as to create a dangerous, injurious, noxious or otherwise objectionable
condition which adversely affects the reasonable use of the adjoining
premises or surrounding area, whether the condition results from:
A. Fire, explosive or other hazard;
C. Smoke, dust, odor, heat, cold, dampness or other form of air pollution;
D. Electromagnetic or other substance, condition or element; or
A person convicted of violating this article commits a summary offense and shall be punishable as set forth in Chapter
1, Article
I, General Penalty, §
1-1 of this Code.
[Adopted 2-9-2010 by Ord.
No. 2010-02]
The following terms, when used in this article, shall have the
meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly
indicates otherwise:
DANGEROUS BUILDING
A building or other structure which has one or more of the
following defects:
A.
Has been damaged by fire, wind or other cause so as to:
(1)
Fail to provide the amenities essential to decent living, and
be unfit for human habitation; or
(2)
Be dangerous to the life, safety, morals or general health and
welfare of the occupants or the people of the Borough.
B.
Is dilapidated, decayed, unsafe or unsanitary to the extent
that it is:
(1)
Unfit for human habitation; or
(2)
Likely to cause accidents, sickness or disease and be dangerous
to the safety, morals or general health and welfare of the occupants
or the people of the Borough.
C.
Has parts which are so attached that they might fall and injure
the occupants or the people of the Borough.
D.
Is in a general condition which is unsafe, unsanitary or dangerous
to the health, morals, safety or general welfare of the occupants
or the people of the Borough.
OWNER
The owner of record or the purchaser under an agreement of
sale, or any of several owners or purchasers.
All dangerous buildings are hereby declared to be public nuisances
which shall be repaired, vacated and/or demolished, in accordance
with this article.
Upon learning of an alleged dangerous building, the Council
shall appoint an official, committee, employee or agent to examine
the structure. The official, committee, employee or agent shall report
its findings, including recommendations, to the Council as soon as
feasible, but no later than the next regularly scheduled Council meeting.
Notice. A copy of an order issued under §
183-7C shall be served on all parties notified under §
183-7A. If the work ordered to be done is not commenced and completed within the time specified in the order, the Borough may have the work performed by its employees or contractors at the expense of the owner of the property.
If it reasonably appears that there exists an immediate danger
to the life or safety of any person caused or created by a dangerous
building, the Council shall cause the immediate repair, vacation or
demolition of the structure at the expense of the owner of the property.
A person who violates any provision of this article or an order issued under authority of this article commits a summary offense, punishable as set forth in Chapter
1, Article
I, General Penalty, §
1-1 of this Code. Each day of a continuing violation may be regarded as a separate offense.