Enfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. IV § 14-172

For the purpose of this article the following terms shall have the meanings set forth herein unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
Adjacent property means the land or lot sharing a common boundary with the alleged blighted premises. This does not include any buildings, structures, or other improvements on or attached to the adjacent lot.
Blight means any or all of the following: (1)
A property condition that poses a serious or immediate threat to the health, safety or general welfare of the community as determined by a town building official, director of health, fire marshal, town engineer, zoning enforcement officer or other appropriate official, as designated by the town manager, acting within the scope of their authority.
(2) A structure that has one (or more) of the following conditions that are visible from a public way or from ground level of an adjacent property without obstruction:
a. Missing or broken doors or windows; broken screens; or doors or windows that are boarded for a period of more than 90 days. Should a boarded window or door be necessary for any additional period up to 180 days, a valid building permit is required.
b. Collapsing, substantially damaged or dilapidated exterior features which may include, but are not limited to, walls, roofs, floors, foundations, stairs, ramps, porches, handrails, railings, fences, hatchways, chimneys, metal smokestacks, attics, overhang extensions, awnings, stairways, canopies, signs, marquees, or vents any of which are in a state of decay including but not limited to containing mold, moss, chipping paint, holes, fractures, breaks, loose materials, or other rotting materials.
c. A roof that is missing exterior materials exposing plywood or sheathing.
d. Tarp on a roof in excess of 90 days; or any deteriorated or unsecured tarp on a roof for any length of time.
e. Graffiti or vandalism.
(3) A premises that has one (or more) of the following conditions that are visible from a public way or from ground level of an adjacent property without obstruction:
a. A parking lot in a state of disrepair or abandonment, evidenced by cracks, potholes, fractured asphalt and cement, overgrowth of vegetation within the surfaces, pavement or macadam, or medians and buffers.
b. Shrubs, hedges, and/or plants that have been left in a neglected manner and are covering, blocking, or growing over/into means of egress, driveways, sidewalks, streets, or any other public way.
c. Dead, decayed, diseased, or damaged trees constituting a hazard or danger to adjacent premises or the occupants thereof or to public property or persons lawfully therein.
d. Areas of grass, weeds or similar growths reaching a height greater than 12 inches. The owner of any undeveloped premises may not allow any grass, weeds, or similar growths thereon greater than 12 inches in height to remain within 25 feet of a street line or any adjoining property line of any premises with a building or dwelling located thereon whether said building or dwelling is occupied or not. Maintained gardens, including flowers and vegetables, are excluded from this subsection.
e. Inoperable or unsightly motor vehicles, boats, or trailers.
f. Motor vehicles or boats that are not parked in a legal parking space, driveway, or behind the front line(s) of any dwelling on the premises, which is the portion of the dwelling that is closest to the street.
g. A cumulative area of at least 100 square feet containing junk.
h. Unsightly or dilapidated above ground or in-ground swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs posing a potential environmental, health, or safety hazard.
i. Persistent garbage, refuse or trash.
j. Areas of accumulated brush, tree limbs, logs, or branches. Exception: This subsection shall not apply to firewood that is neatly maintained and not posing a health or safety hazard.
Building means any structure having a roof and intended for shelter, housing, or enclosure of person, animals or materials. Any other structure eight feet or more in height shall be considered a building, including a solid fence or wall, but excluding a public utility pole or flagpole.
Citation hearing officer means any individual appointed pursuant to G.S. § 7-152c to hear contested cases.
Decayed means weakened, corroded, rusted, or decomposed to a point of ineffectiveness.
Dilapidated means in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.
Driveway means a private way or road for cars, leading from a street or road to a garage, house, etc.
Graffiti means the writing, drawing or spraying of words, slogans, symbols, initials on the wall of any public or private building or structure.
Inoperable motor vehicle means a motor vehicle that is incapable of performing the function for which it was designed by virtue of missing parts or broken or severely damaged components.
Junk means a worn out, cast off, or discarded article or material which is ready for destruction or has been collected or stored for salvage or conversion to some use and/or material including but not limited to household appliances, parts of motor vehicles, furniture, equipment, building materials, and refuse.
Motor vehicle means a vehicle as defined by G.S. § 14-1, as may be amended from time to time, including, but not limited, to an automobile, truck, van, motor vehicle trailer, camper trailer, boat trailer, house trailer, mobile home, motorcycle, and/or any other motorized wheeled vehicle designated or used for highway purpose.
Person means any individual, corporation, or other legal entity capable of occupying, owning or possessing real property.
Premises means any real property including, among other things, any dwellings, buildings, or other structures located thereon.
Property maintenance inspector means any individual appointed by the town manager for purposes of enforcing this article.
Public nuisance means any premises containing any of the conditions enumerated in section 14-172 .
Public way means any passageway, including but not limited to an any sidewalk, alley, road, highway, boulevard, turnpike or part thereof, open as of right to the public.
Real property means land and anything attached to it, constructed on it, or growing on it.
Structure means anything constructed or erected which requires location on the ground or attached to something having location on the ground, including signs and billboards, but not including fences or walls used as fences, provided such fence or wall is less than eight feet in height.
Unsightly motor vehicle means a motor vehicle which is substantially damaged, vandalized, dismantled, and/or partially dismantled.
Town means Town of Enfield.