§ 42-108. Unsafe structures and equipment.

(a)

It is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person to maintain or allow any structure or equipment to become unsafe or deficient.

(b)

A structure or equipment shall be deemed unsafe or deficient if any of the following conditions are present:

(1)

Inadequate means of egress facilities;

(2)

Inadequate light or ventilation;

(3)

It constitutes a fire hazard;

(4)

It is otherwise dangerous to human life or the public welfare;

(5)

It involves illegal or improper occupancy;

(6)

Missing or broken exterior windows, doors, or fences, or other inadequate maintenance to the degree that it poses a danger of physical injury to any person or animal;

(7)

A vacant structure that is not secured against entry.

(c)

Unsafe or deficient structures shall be made safe or taken down and removed, as the building official deems necessary and as provided for in Section 115 of the 2006 International Building Code.

(d)

Any person found to be in violation of this section shall be responsible for a civil offense. Each and every day that the violation continues shall constitute a separate violation.

(Ord. No. 2315, § I, 12-9-10)