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Section 30.61

Definitions.

Adopted August 30, 2015

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Dangerous building means a building or structure that has one or more of the following defects or is in one or more of the following conditions:

(1) A door, aisle, passageway, stairway or other means of exit does not conform to the approved fire code of the village.
(2) A portion of the building or structure is damaged by fire, wind, flood or other cause so that the structural strength or stability of the building or structure is appreciably less than it was before the catastrophe and does not meet the minimum requirements of this article or a building code of the village for a new building or structure, purpose or location.
(3) A part of the building or structure is likely to fall, become detached or dislodged, or collapse and injure persons or damage property.
(4) A portion of the building or structure has settled to such an extent that walls or other structural portions of the building or structure have materially less resistance to wind than is required in the case of new construction by this article or a building code of the village.
(5) The building or structure, or a part of the building or structure, because of dilapidation, deterioration, decay, faulty construction or the removal or movement of some portion of the ground necessary for the support, or for other reason, is likely to partially or completely collapse, or some portion of the foundation or underpinning of the building or structure is likely to fall or give way.
(6) The building or structure, or a part of the building or structure, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose for which it is used.
(7) The building or structure is damaged by fire, wind or flood, or is dilapidated or deteriorated and becomes an attractive nuisance to children who might play in the building or structure to their danger, or becomes a harbor for vagrants, criminals or immoral persons, or enables persons to resort to the building or structure for committing a nuisance or an unlawful or immoral act.
(8) A building or structure used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, including the adjoining grounds, because of dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, or otherwise, is unsanitary or unfit for human habitation, is in a condition that the village determines is likely to cause sickness or disease, or is likely to injure the health, safety or general welfare of people living in the dwelling.
(9) A building or structure is vacant, dilapidated, and open at door or window, leaving the interior of the building exposed to the elements or accessible to entrance by trespassers.
(10) A building or structure remains unoccupied for a period of 180 consecutive days or longer, and is not listed as being available for sale, lease or rent with a real estate broker licensed under article 25 of the occupational code, Public Act No. 299 of 1980 (MCL 339.2501—339.2515, MSA 18.425(2501)—18.425(2515)). For purposes of this subsection, the term "building or structure" includes but is not limited to a commercial building or structure. This subsection does not apply to either of the following: a. A building or structure as to which the owner or agent does both of the following:
1. 1. Notifies the village that the building or structure will remain unoccupied for a period of 180 consecutive days. The notice shall be given to the village by the owner or agent not more than 30 days after the building or structure becomes unoccupied.
2. 2. Maintains the exterior of the building or structure and adjoining grounds in accordance with this article or a building code of the village. b. A secondary dwelling of the owner that is regularly unoccupied for a period of 180 days or longer each year, if the owner notifies the village that the dwelling will remain unoccupied for a period of 180 consecutive days or more each year. An owner who has given the notice prescribed by this subsection shall notify the village not more than 30 days after the dwelling no longer qualifies for this exception. As used in this subsection, the term "secondary dwelling" means a dwelling such as a vacation home, hunting cabin or summer home that is occupied by the owner or a member of the owner's family during part of a year. Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2. State Law reference— Similar definition, MCL 125.539, MSA 5.2891(19).