Eminent Domain Code: Definition of “Blight”
-Public nuisance at common law or
has been declared a public nuisance
-Attractive nuisance to children:
-Dilapidated, unsafe or unsanitary
structure lacking in facilities or equipment designated as unfit for human
habitation
-Fire hazard or otherwise dangerous
to the safety of persons
-Utilities and facilities
disconnected so property is unfit for intended use
-Unoccupied and tax delinquent for 2
years
-Vacant and trashed or haven for
rodents/other vermin
-Property with defective or unusual
conditions of title making property unmarketable
-Property with environmentally
hazardous conditions that threaten health and safety
-Vacant but not tax delinquent and
not rehabilitated within one year
Abandoned:
-Vacant and municipal lines greater
than 150% of the property FMR
-Vacant and municipal lien for cost
of demolition remain unpaid for period of six months
-Declared abandoned by owner or
estate
