Broken Arrow, OK Property Maintenance: Property Blight (2026)

An abandoned building shall constitute a public nuisance because it:

a. Is detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare of the inhabitants of and visitors to the city;

b. Causes increased city regulatory costs and increased city police and fire protection costs; and

c. Devalues abutting and nearby real properties.

Any of the above shall constitute a public nuisance and shall be abated as set out in section 15-2 unless otherwise stated in this chapter.

(d) Definitions.

Abandoned building shall mean any building located within the city that is not currently occupied and has been declared unsecured or dilapidated pursuant to 11 O.S. §§ 22-112 or 22-112.1 remains in such condition.

Advertising means any letter, word, name, number, symbol, slogan, message, drawing, picture, writing, or other mark of any kind lawfully placed on property by an owner or tenant of the property, or an agent of such owner or tenant, for the purpose of promoting products or services or conveying information to the public.

Boarding and securing or boarded and secured means the closing, boarding or locking of any or all exterior openings so as to prevent entry into the structure.

Cleaning means the removal of trash from property.

Dilapidated building means:

(1) A structure which, through neglect or injury, lacks necessary repairs or otherwise is in a state of decay or partial ruin to such an extent that the structure is a hazard