[Adopted as Title 15, Ch. 5, of the 1997 Code]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ABANDONED BUILDING OR STRUCTURE
Either of the following:
A. 
A building or structure that is not being inhabited, occupied or used and which is unsecured. For the purpose of this article, a building or structure is unsecured when the public can gain entry into the building or structure without the consent of the owner.
B. 
A partially constructed, reconstructed, remodeled or demolished building or structure upon which work is abandoned. Work is deemed abandoned when there is no valid and current building or demolition permit or one there has not been any substantial work on the project for a period of six months or more.
ATTRACTIVE NUISANCE
A property that is in an unsecured state so as to potentially constitute an attraction to children, a harbor for vagrants, criminals or other unauthorized persons, or so as to enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing a nuisance or unlawful act.
BLIGHTED PROPERTY
A property in the residential or commercial zoning district on which there exists any one or more of the following conditions or activities:
A. 
Abandoned building or structure.
B. 
Attractive nuisance.
C. 
Building or structure in a state of disrepair.
D. 
Inadequately maintained property.
E. 
Buildings or structures that have been damaged or destroyed by fire.
BUILDING OR STRUCTURE THAT IS IN A STATE OF DISREPAIR
A. 
Exterior walls and/or roof coverings which have become deteriorated and do not provide adequate weather protection.
B. 
Broken, missing windows or doors which constitute a hazardous condition or a potential attraction to trespassers.
C. 
Boarded up windows or doors which reflect the appearance of an abandoned or blighted building.
D. 
Building exteriors, walls, fences, signs, retaining walls, or other structures on the property which are broken, deteriorated, or substantially defaced, to the extent that the disrepair is visible from any public right-of-way or visually impacts neighboring public or private property or presents an endangerment to public safety.
E. 
Determined to be a fire hazard by the Fire Chief or as documented in Fire Department records.
F. 
Is a factor that is creating substantial risk of interference with the lawful use and enjoyment of other space in the building or other properties within the neighborhood, as documented by neighborhood complaints.
INADEQUATELY MAINTAINED PROPERTY
A. 
Any swimming pool, pond or other body of water which is abandoned, unattended, unfiltered, or not otherwise maintained, resulting in the water becoming stagnant.
B. 
Exterior surfaces, including but not limited to doors, door and window frames, cornices, porches, trim, balconies, decks and fences shall be maintained in good condition. Peeling, flaking and chipping paint shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted. All surfaces with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit future rust and corrosion. Paint and other protective coatings shall be applied in a workmanlike manner.
C. 
All furniture, furnishings, appliances and household goods shall be stored within a completely enclosed structure or properly disposed of within seven days, unless such furniture, furnishings, appliances and household goods are designed for outdoor use.
D. 
All chimneys, towers, smoke stacks, antennas, and similar appurtenances shall be maintained structurally safe and in such condition as not to pose a hazard to health and safety.
A. 
Whenever any building or structure is partially burned, the owner or person in control shall, within 30 days after completion of the investigation by the Fire Department, remove from the premises all refuse, debris, charred and partially burned lumber and material.
B. 
If such structure is burned to such an extent that it is rendered incapable of being repaired, the owner or person in control shall, within 60 day, after completion of the investigation by the Fire Department, remove from the premises all the remaining portion of the building or structure and fill the site with clean material to prevent the possibility of standing or stagnant water.
C. 
If the building or structure is to be repaired, work shall begin within 60 days and progressively be completed within 120 days.
D. 
Exceptions to these deadlines may be granted by the City.
A. 
The Zoning Administrator is charged with the responsibility for the enforcement of this article. All City employees with enforcement responsibilities are authorized to make inspections and take actions on behalf of the Zoning Administrator as may be required to enforce the provisions of this article.
B. 
Whenever the Zoning Administrator finds that a property is blighted, the Zoning Administrator may require or take necessary abatement action to cause the property blight to be abated in a professional manner in accordance with the provisions of this Code. Temporary corrective measures may be required prior to permanent abatement actions being commenced.
C. 
The Zoning Administrator or other employees with enforcement responsibilities may authorize a compliance schedule providing such schedule is reasonable in its time tables of corrections and to meet the intent of this article.