A. 
This chapter shall be known as the "Unsightly Buildings and Lands Local Law of the Village of Buchanan."
B. 
It is the intent of the Village of Buchanan to permit the Board of Trustees to take remedial action regarding unsightly and dangerous conditions of lands and the structures thereon. The Board of Trustees of the Village of Buchanan finds that the deterioration and unkept conditions of certain lands and structures within the Village of Buchanan become unsightly and a detriment to the adjoining buildings, properties and neighborhoods and constitute a nuisance. Such nuisances interfere with the promotion of good order, peace, health, safety and welfare of residents of the Village and invite vandalism and necessitate additional police protection for the security of said property, property owners and other residents of the Village of Buchanan. Further, it is found and declared that by reason of lack of maintenance and progressive deterioration, certain properties and structures have the further effect of creating blighting conditions, which if allowed to go unabated will lead to reduced property values and harm to the community as a whole, and this chapter and regulations will curtail such adverse impacts and will prevent the development of blighted areas, thereby enhancing the desirability and amenity value of properties in the community. Additionally, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Buchanan finds that the improper grading of property, change of terrain and drainage and careless maintenance, except under certain conditions, is detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of its residents, causes unsightly and dangerous conditions, is destructive of property and creates a nuisance.
For the purpose of this chapter, the terms used herein are defined as follows:
LANDS
Any vacant or improved lot, piece or parcel of real property abutting upon any sidewalk, highway or public place, or any private property within the Village of Buchanan.
OWNER
The person to whom title for the particular lands or premises in the Village of Buchanan is vested. The Village of Buchanan shall be permitted to rely upon the name of the person appearing on the latest assessment roll of the Village of Buchanan as evidence of ownership.
PORTABLE ON-DEMAND STORAGE UNITS
[Added 11-5-2012 by L.L. No. 6-2012]
A. 
Temporary, transportable storage units designed and used primarily for temporary storage of building materials, household goods, personal items and other materials for use on a limited basis on residential property.
B. 
Accessory structures, such as sheds and liquid or gas containers, complying with all building codes and land use requirements, are not considered portable on-demand storage units.
C. 
Any portable on-demand storage unit greater than 10 cubic yards is subject to these regulations. Portable on-demand storage units greater than eight feet in height, eight feet in width or 16 feet in length (37.92 cubic yards) are strictly prohibited.
RESIDENT
The occupant, tenant, person in possession, corporation, owner or the agents, servants and employees of any of the foregoing physically occupying any lands in the Village of Buchanan.