For the purpose of this Chapter, the following words and phrases are defined and shall be construed as hereinafter set forth, unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning was intended. Any gender reference to “his” shall include “her.”
A. “Attractive Nuisance” means any condition which may prove detrimental to a person under eighteen (18) of age that could result in bodily harm or involuntary confinement to said person, whether in a building, on the premises of a building, or on an unoccupied lot. This may include but not be limited to any abandoned wells, shafts, basements, excavations, abandoned refrigerators and motor vehicles; or any structurally unsound fences or structures; or any lumber, trash, fences, debris or vegetation which may prove a hazard for inquisitive minors.
B. “Building Code” is the Uniform Building Code promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials, as adopted by this jurisdiction.
C. “Code Enforcement Action” means any action undertaken for the enforcement of this Chapter. A code enforcement action or proceeding for the abatement of a public nuisance is commenced when a notice of public nuisance is issued.
D. “Code Enforcement Officer” means the Building Official for the City or his/her designee in the enforcement of any provision of this Chapter.
E. “Code Violation” means violation of this Chapter.
F. “Congregate Residences” is any building or portion thereof which contains facilities for living, sleeping and sanitation, as required by this Code, and may include facilities for eating and cooking, for occupancy by other than a family. A congregate residence may be a shelter, convert, monastery, dormitory, fraternity or sorority house but does not include jails, hospitals, nursing homes, hotels or lodging houses.
G. “Efficiency Dwelling Unit” is a dwelling unit containing only one (1) habitable room.
H. “Electrical Code” is the National Electrical Code promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association, as adopted by this jurisdiction.
I. “Hot Water” is hot water supplied to plumbing fixtures at a temperature of not less than one hundred ten (110) degrees Fahrenheit (F).
J. “Inoperative Vehicle” is any vehicle that is missing any part, component, or equipment that would prevent the vehicle from being driving under its own power or prevent said vehicle from being operated legally and safely on a highway, roadway, or public street, or any vehicle not currently licensed, smog certified, and/or registered. A non-operational vehicle is an inoperable vehicle and shall be stored in an enclosed garage.
K. “Lodging House” is any building or portion thereof containing not more than five (5) guest rooms where rent is paid in money, goods, labor or otherwise.
L. “Mechanical Code” is the Uniform Mechanical Code promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials, as adopted by this jurisdiction.
M. “Owner” means the person in whom is vested the ownership or title of real property as evidenced by official records of the San Bernardino County Assessor’s or Recorder’s office, or the City of Adelanto.
N. “Person” means any individual, receiver, trustee, principal, agent, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or organization of any kind, or any combination thereof.
O. “Personal Property” means everything that is the subject of ownership, not coming under the definition of real property,
P. “Plumbing Code” is the Uniform Plumbing Code, as adopted by this jurisdiction.
Q. “Public Nuisance” means, unless otherwise indicated, any unlawful condition, use or activity as set forth in the Codes and ordinances of the City of Adelanto.
R. “Responsible Person” means the person, who a code enforcement official believes, is causing, performing, permitting to exist or otherwise maintaining, a public nuisance and includes the owner of the real property involved and tenant, occupant or user thereof, or any other person in real or appearance charge or control of said real property.
S. “Tenant” means a person who, pursuant to a lease, rental agreement or other contractual right, has possession or use, or the right to possession or use, of real property or structures thereon.
T. “Vehicle” is any device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved or drawn, excepting a device moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.