For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CALL. A call for law enforcement agency services.
CRIMINAL LAW ARTICLE. The Criminal Law Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
DISTURBANCE. Any of the following conduct, when engaged in by a property owner, operator, manager, resident, occupant, tenant, guest, visitor, or invitee, or an agent or employee of any of the foregoing persons.
(1) Alcoholic beverage violation, including but not limited to public consumption, as defined in Title 10, Subtitle I of the Criminal Law Article;
(2) Disorderly conduct, as defined in Title 10, Subtitle II of the Criminal Law Article;
(3) Disturbing the peace, as defined in Title 10, Subtitle II of the Criminal Law Article;
(4) Excessive noise, as prohibited by Chapter 93 of this Code;
(5) Littering, as defined in Title 10 of the Criminal Law Article;
(6) Improperly parking a vehicle in violation of Chapter 70 of this Code;
(7) A violation of Chapter 90 of this Code relating to an animal;
(8) Possession, distribution, or manufacturing of a controlled dangerous substance, or attempt to possess, distribute, or manufacture a controlled substance, as defined in Title 5 of the Criminal Law Article;
(9) A violation of Chapter 130 of this Code, relating to synthetic drugs;
(10) Prostitution, as defined in Title 11 of the Criminal Law Article;
(11) Indecent exposure, as prohibited by Title 11 of the Criminal Law Article;
(12) A felony violation of Title 4 or Title 7 of the Criminal Law Article; or
(13) A felony violation of Title 10, Subtitle 6 of the Criminal Law Article.
INTERESTED PARTY. Any known lessee or tenant of a building or affected portion of a building; any known agent of a property owner, lessee, or tenant; any known person holding an unrecorded contract for deed, being a mortgagee or vendee in physical possession of the building; or any other person who maintains or permits a disturbance as defined in this chapter and is known to the county.
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. The Carroll County Sheriff's Office.
MIXED USE PROPERTY. A lot used for nonresidential and residential purposes.
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. A lot used for residential purposes and consisting of ten or more dwelling units.
NONRESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. A lot that is not used for residential purposes, including, but not limited to, lodging, boarding and/or rooming houses, inns, motels, hotels, and any business.
OFFICER. A sworn officer of a law enforcement agency.
PRIVATE PROPERTY. Includes any residential, mixed use, multifamily residential or nonresidential lot within the county, but does not include any lot owned by a local, state, or federal government agency.
PROPERTY OWNER or OWNER. A person holding legal title to a private property within the county.
QUALIFYING CALLS. A call where an officer responds to a disturbance.
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. A lot used for residential purposes and including fewer than ten dwelling units.
(Ord. 2023-08, passed 9-14-2023)