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Section 2. Definitions. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms will, for the purpose of this article, have the meanings indicated in this section: BUILDING- Any structure occupied or intended for supporting or sheltering nay occupancy. BOARDED BUILDING- A building which has had, in a manner intended to be temporary or permanent, any or all openings, which openings are windows or doors which were present for the purpose of light, ventilation or egress, some material whether opaque, solid or transparent, affixed to such openings, from the interior or exterior of the building, for the purpose of securing or preventing access or damage to the building or its components. ENFORCEMENT OFFICER- Any duly authorized City of Sunny Isles Beach employee of the Building Department, Code Enforcement Department or designated representative of the City Manager. OWNER- The person, or entity shown to be the owner or owners on the records of the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser, those identified as the owner or owners on vacant building registration form, a mortgagee in possession, a mortgagor in possession, assignee of rents, receiver, executor, trustee, lessee, other person, firm or corporation in control of the premise. Any such person will have joint and several obligations for compliance with the provisions of this article. SECURED BY OTHER THAN NORMAL MEANS - A building secured by means other than those used in the design and approved plans for the building. UNOCCUPIED- A building or portion thereof which lacks the habitual presence of human beings who have a legal right to be on the premises, including buildings ordered vacated by an enforcement officer. In determining whether a building is unoccupied, the Enforcement Officer may consider these factors, among others: (i) whether lawful residential or business activity has ceased; (ii) whether more than 50% of the overall square footage of the space is unoccupied; (iii) the building is substantially devoid of contents or the minimal value of fixtures or personal property in the building; (iv) the building lacks utility service (v) the building is subject to a foreclosure action and/or (vi) the presence of code violations. UNSECURED- A building or portion of a building which IS open to entry by unauthorized persons without the use of tools or ladders. VACANT BUILDING- A building, a portion of a building, or a structure which is any one or more of the below: (a) (b) Unoccupied and unsecured; or Unoccupied and secured by other than normal means; or Vacant Property Registration Ord, Page 2 of 10