Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used
in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this
section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
ACCESSIBLE PROPERTY/STRUCTURE
A property that is accessible through a compromised/breached
gate, fence, wall, etc., or a structure that is unsecured and/or breached
in such a way as to allow access to the interior space by unauthorized
persons.
APPLICABLE CODES
To include, but not be limited to, the Municipality of Bethel
Park's Zoning Code, the Municipality of Bethel Park's Property
Rehabilitation and Maintenance Code, Neighborhood Improvement Ordinance,
Solid Waste Ordinance, Residential and Commercial Recycling Ordinance,
and the State and Municipality of Bethel Park Building and Fire Codes.
DEFAULT
The mortgagor has not complied with the terms of the mortgage
on the property, or the promissory note, or other evidence of the
debt referred to in the mortgage.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Any law enforcement officer, Building Official, Zoning Inspector,
Code Enforcement Officer, Fire Inspector or Building Inspector, or
other person authorized by the Municipality of Bethel Park to enforce
the applicable code(s).
FORECLOSURE
The legal process by which a mortgagee, or other lienholder,
terminates a property owner's equitable right of redemption to
obtain legal and equitable title to the real property pledged as security
for a debt or the real property subject to the lien. This definition
shall include, but is not limited to, public notice of default, a
deed in lieu of foreclosure, sale to the mortgagee or lienholder,
certificate of title and all other processes, activities and actions,
by whatever name, associated with the described process. The process
is not concluded until the property obtained by the mortgagee, lienholder,
or their designee, by certificate of title, or any other means, is
sold to a nonrelated bona fide purchaser in an arm's-length transaction
to satisfy the debt or lien.
MORTGAGEE
The creditor, including, but not limited to, trustees; mortgage
servicing companies; lenders in a mortgage agreement; any agent, servant,
or employee of the creditor; any successor in interest; or any assignee
of the creditor's rights, interests or obligations under the
mortgage agreement.
OWNER
Any person, firm, corporation or other legal entity who,
individually or jointly or severally with others, holds the legal
or beneficial title to any building, facilities, equipment or premises
subject to the provisions of this chapter.
REAL PROPERTY
Any improved residential or commercial land, buildings, leasehold
improvements and anything affixed to the land, or portion thereof
identified by a property parcel identification number, located in
the Municipality of Bethel Park limits. Developed lots are considered
improved land.
REGISTRABLE PROPERTY
1.
Any real property located in the Municipality of Bethel Park,
whether vacant or occupied, that is encumbered by a mortgage in default,
that is subject to an ongoing foreclosure action by the mortgagee
or trustee, has been the subject of a foreclosure action by a mortgagee
or trustee and a judgment has been entered, or has been the subject
of a foreclosure sale where the title was transferred to the beneficiary
of a mortgage involved in the foreclosure and any properties transferred
under a deed in lieu of foreclosure/sale.
2.
The designation of a property as "registrable" shall remain
in place until such time as the property is sold to a nonrelated bona
fide purchaser in an arm's-length transaction or the foreclosure
action has been dismissed and any default on the mortgage has been
cured.
SEMIANNUAL REGISTRATION
Six months from the date of the first action that requires
registration, as determined by the Municipality of Bethel Park, or
its designee, and every subsequent six months. The date of the initial
registration may be different than the date of the first action that
required registration.
VACANT
Any parcel of land in the Municipality of Bethel Park that
is not legally occupied. Vacant property does not mean property that
is temporarily unoccupied while the residents are away on vacation,
personal matters or business, or is not intended by the owner to be
left vacant, so long as the period does not exceed 30 days.