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Section 30.34

Definitions.

Adopted August 30, 2015

For the purpose of this article, the following words, terms and phrases, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section: Blighted structure. Any fence, dwelling, garage, accessory or outbuilding, or swimming pool, or any commercial building, factory, shop, store, office building, warehouse, or any other structure or part of a structure which:

1. Because of any cause, natural or otherwise, including, but not limited to, fire, wind, natural disaster, physical deterioration or failure to maintain is no longer habitable as a dwelling or useful for the purpose for which it was originally intended; or
2. Is partially completed and which is not presently being constructed under an existing, valid building permit; or
3. Is not structurally sound, weather-tight, waterproof or vermin-proof; or
4. Is not covered by a water resistant paint or other waterproof building material as to protect said structure form the adverse effects of the elements or from physical deterioration; or
5. Is in deteriorating condition which causes blighting influences on adjoining properties. Deteriorating condition(s) includes, but is not limited to, having broken glass, loose shingles, crumbling stone or brick, excessive peeling paint, unstable porches or stairs, cracked boards or blocks, or other conditions reflective of deterioration or inadequate maintenance or repair. Building material. Any lumber, bricks, concrete, cinder blocks, plumbing materials, electrical wiring or equipment, heating ducts or equipment, shingles, mortar, cement, nails, screws, or other materials commonly used in the construction or repair of any buildings or structures. Commercial Building. Any building or structure used for business purposes including, but not limited to, office, retail, service and/or industrial buildings or structures. Enforcement Officer. The Village of Mayville Zoning Administrator, Village Manager or his/her designee, or any Village of Mayville Police Officer. Junk. Any abandoned, discarded, unusable objects or equipment, any object or equipment unused for its originally intended purpose, including, but not limited to, fences, furniture, stoves, refrigerators, freezers, cans, implements, parts of motor vehicles, machinery, cloth, rubber, bottles, any metals, boxes, cartons, crates, signs, perishable items, tires or other similar items. Junk shall also include the discarding or disposal of personal property on or adjacent to a sidewalk or road right-of-way during the course of serving or execution of a writ of restitution or other court order which requires the removal of personal property from a building. In this article, the terms "trash, refuse and rubbish" shall be deemed to be synonymous with, the term "junk". Person. Any natural person, firm, association, partnership, limited liability corporation or corporation. Unsecured vacant building. Any building which is unoccupied and which is not securely locked, the windows glazed or of which is not securely boarded up and/or protected against the elements, from vandals, and/or from rodents and/or other animals. (Ord. No. 153, § 1, 1-20-2009)