§ 17-27. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Abandoned property means (a) any vacant building or (b) any lot showing evidence of distress located in any zoning district.

Building means any structure that is enclosing a space used for sheltering any occupancy. The term "building" shall include single or multifamily dwellings, commercial buildings and vacant structures, whether occupied or not.

Evidence of distress means any condition that on its own or combined with other conditions present would lead a reasonable person to believe that a lot is neglected, abandoned or otherwise not being regularly maintained. Such conditions include, but are not limited to: a repeat violation of any provision of this Code, as defined in F.S. § 162.04(5); overgrown and/or dead vegetation; the accumulation of trash, junk and/or debris; the accumulation of newspapers, circulars, flyers, and/or mail; the presence of unsanitary conditions; or unclaimed notices posted pursuant to F.S. § 162.12.

Foreclosing mortgagee means any individual or entity holding a mortgage secured by a building or lot located within the city who has filed a notice of lis pendens pursuant to F.S. § 48.23 in an action to foreclose such mortgage on real property.

Lot means any parcel of land not containing a building or structure.

Vacant building means any building being without lawful tenant, or lawful occupant or without a certificate of occupancy.

(Ord. No. 532, § 2, 1-25-11; Ord. No. 532-12-A, § 4, 5-22-12)