§ 87-2. Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them as follows:

BOARDED BUILDING(S) AND STRUCTURE(S)

A building(s) or structure(s) with a sheet(s) of plywood, wood or similar material(s) in front or in place of one or more exterior doors, other than a storm door, or of one or more windows.

OCCUPIED BUILDING(S) OR STRUCTURE(S)

Any building(s) or structure(s) wherein one or more persons actually conducts a business or resides in all or any part of the building as the business occupant, or as the legal or equitable owner(s)/occupant(s) or tenant(s) on a permanent, nontransient basis, or any combination of the same. For purposes of this section, evidence offered to prove that a building is so occupied may include, but shall not be limited to, the regular receipt of delivery of regular mail through the United States Postal Service; proof of continual telephone, electric, gas, heating, water and sewer services; a valid Town business license, or the most recent, federal, state, or city income tax statements indicating that the subject property is the official business or residence address of the person or business claiming occupancy; or proof of pre-rental inspection.

OWNER(S)

Any person, partnership, limited-liability company, corporation or other entity who, alone or jointly with others, shall have legal title to any premises, with or without accompanying actual possession thereof; or who shall have charge, care or control of any dwelling unit as a cooperative shareholder or as executor, administrator, trustee, receiver or guardian of the estate or as a mortgagee in possession, title or control, including but not limited to a bank or lending institution, regardless of how such possession, title or control was obtained.

VACANT BUILDING(S) OR STRUCTURE(S)

A building(s) or structure(s) where no person or persons actually currently conduct a business, or reside or live in any part of the building or structure as the legal or equitable owner(s) or tenant-occupant(s), or owner-occupant(s), or tenant(s) on a permanent, nontransient basis.