For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CIVIL INFRACTION.
The violation or failure to comply with any provision of the Banks Zoning Ordinance, Land Division Ordinance, Nuisance Ordinance and any other ordinance adopted by the city that imposes legal obligations or regulations on people, property or activities. Civil infraction also includes any violation or failure to comply with any provision or requirement of any permit, order, license or approval granted by an authorized city official, the City Council or other decision maker.
CODE.
Collectively, the Banks Zoning Ordinance, Land Division Ordinance, Nuisance Ordinance and any other ordinance adopted by the city that imposes legal obligations, regulations or prohibitions on people, property or activities plus any other regulation adopted or administered by the City of Banks.
CODE
also means any codification of ordinances, such as the Banks Code of Ordinances that the city may adopt and from time to time amend.
COURT.
Any of the following: Banks Municipal Court, Justice Court, Washington County Circuit Court, or the Banks City Council sitting in a judicial capacity and reviewing a civil infraction under this chapter.
OFFICER.
A sworn peace officer or any person appointed by the Mayor and authorized to administer and enforce the city's Code, including, but not limited to, the City Manager, City Recorder, City Planner or the City Attorney.
PERMIT.
Permit, order, license or approval granted by an authorized city official, the City Council or other governmental decision maker plus any other permit or approval administered or enforced by the city.
PERSON.
Any individual, corporation, property owner, limited liability corporation, partnership, unincorporated association, local government, government agency or other legal entity.
RESPONDENT.
Any person, corporation, limited liability corporation, partnership, unincorporated association, or other legal entity alleged to have committed a civil infraction and the owner of any property on which a civil infraction is alleged to have occurred.
(Ord. 2014-05-02, passed 5-13-2014)