§ 8A-1. Definitions.

(a) In general.

In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) Abandoned property.

"Abandoned property" means:

(1) an unoccupied structure or vacant lot on which taxes are in arrears for at least 2 years; or

(2) a building that:

(i) is unoccupied by an owner or tenant;

(ii) is unfit for habitation;

(iii) has deteriorated to the point at which:

A. it is structurally unsound; or

B. the cost of rehabilitating the building would significantly exceed the building's post-rehabilitation market value; and

(iv) has been the subject of a violation notice or order from the City that requires the owner to:

A. rehabilitate the building to conform to minimum code habitability requirements; or

B. demolish the building for health and safety reasons.

(c) Department.

"Department" means the Department of Transportation.

(d) Director.

"Director" or "Director of Transportation" means the Director of the Department of Transportation or the Director's designee.

(e) Greening.

(1) "Greening" means any alteration to an alley, beyond mere gating, that newly restricts vehicular access to or in the alley.

(2) "Greening" includes, but is not limited to, the installation of a fixed object, plant, or tree that newly restricts vehicular access to or in the alley.