For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABATE. To repair, replace, remove destroy, correct or otherwise remedy a condition which constitutes a nuisance.
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. Any code enforcement officer(s) hired by the city to enforce city ordinances.
COMPLETION DATE. The date by which the responsible person must abate a nuisance. The COMPLETION DATE is originally set by the Code Enforcement Officer in the voluntary correction agreement.
EMERGENCY. A situation which, in the opinion of the Code Enforcement Officer or applicable city official, requires immediate action to prevent or eliminate an immediate threat to the health or safety of a person or property.
PUBLIC PLACE. An area generally used by or visible to the public.
RESPONSIBLE PERSON(S). The owner(s), lessor(s), lessee(s) or other person(s) entitled to control, use and/or occupy property upon which a nuisance is found; and any person, whether as owner, agent or occupant, who creates, aids in creating, or contributes to a nuisance, or who supports, continues, or retains a nuisance.
(Prior Code, § 13.01.220) (Ord. 02-17, passed 6-20-2002; Ord. 13-23, passed 11-21-2013)