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Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances § 156.005

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Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances § 156.005
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DILAPIDATED ABANDONED PROPERTY.
Any vacant structure or vacant unimproved lot or parcel of ground in a predominantly developed urban area which has been vacant or unimproved for a period of at least one year and which:

(1) Is rundown, decrepit, unsanitary, unsafe, vermin infested, or otherwise dangerous to the safety of persons, it is unfit for its intended use; or

(2) By reason of neglect or lack of maintenance has become a place for the accumulation of trash, debris and weeds in which Metro Government has in the past year abated a nuisance violation and in which there has been no response contact by the owner or possessor of the structure or lot with respect to any notice of violation and/or citation issued by Louisville Metro Government for at least one year.

DONATION DROP-OFF BIN.
Any receptacle or container located outside of an enclosed building and designed, intended or used for collection and temporary storage of donated items or materials including, but not limited to, clothing, shoes, books, toys, furniture, household materials and other like items. Donation drop-off bins are also known as donation collection bins/boxes, charity bins/boxes, clothing bins/boxes, clothing donation containers, or any combination thereof.

DWELLING UNIT. A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.

EXTERIOR PROPERTY. The open space on the premises and on adjoining property under the control of owners or operators of such premises.