For the purpose of this title, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABATEMENT. The removal, remediation, halt, or destruction of that which causes or constitutes a public nuisance, whether by breaking or pulling it down, or otherwise destroying, repairing, replacing, or effacing it.
AUTHORIZED PRIVATE RECEPTACLE. A storage and collection receptacle for rubbish, trash, weeds, filth, debris and other discarded materials as required or authorized by the town.
BLIGHT or BLIGHTED. An unsightly or unsafe condition including, but not limited to, accumulation of filth, weeds, debris, dilapidation, and other similar conditions of neglect, disrepair and deterioration, regardless of the condition of other properties in the neighborhood.
BUILDING. A structure having a roof that is used, intended to be used, or capable of supporting, housing, sheltering, or enclosing a person, animal, or tangible goods.
DEBRIS. The remains of something broken down, destroyed, or discarded that is of little or no apparent economic value.
DEFENSIBLE SPACE. The area around a building or property line in which vegetation, debris, and other types of combustible fuels have been treated, cleared or reduced to slow the spread of fire.
DILAPIDATED STRUCTURE. Any real property structure that is decayed, deteriorated, or has otherwise fallen into partial ruin and whose condition poses a danger to life, health, safety or property of the public.
FILTH. Any accumulation of garbage, junk, or litter, or any other accumulation or condition which may constitute a breeding place for flies, rodents, mosquitoes and other insects.
GARBAGE. Putrescible animal, vegetable, and organic waste materials, resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food that is subject to rapid decomposition or rot.
HANDBILL. A printed sheet or sheets of paper or similar material distributed by hand.
HARDSHIP. A condition that would cause substantial suffering or privation due to a lack of financial resources, knowledge, or support.
HAZARD. A condition that may cause serious personal harm.
HEALTH HAZARD. The presence of any item(s) which adversely impact or jeopardize the well-being or health of an individual. Such items may provide evidence of occupancy without adequate facilities or may be inclusive of human/animal waste, medical or biological waste, gaseous or combustible materials, radioactive waste, dangerous or corrosive chemicals/liquids, flammable and/or explosive materials, friable asbestos, offal and decay/matter. Such items constitute an imminent hazard.
IMMINENT HAZARD. A condition that presents an immediate likelihood for causing serious personal harm.
INFESTATION. The presence of unpleasant, damaging or unhealthful insects, rodents or reptiles.
INOPERABLE VEHICLE. Any vehicle for which required license plates and/or tags have expired or any motor vehicle which is inoperable due to mechanical failure or mechanical disassembly.
JUNK. An item that, in its present state, is of little or no apparent economic value and is not confined within a junk or salvage yard, including but not limited to litter and solid waste. JUNK does not include:
(1) A vehicle or part thereof which is completely enclosed within a building in a lawful manner where it is not visible from the street or other public or private property;
(2) A vehicle or part thereof which is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private property for the business purposes of a dismantler, vehicle dealer, automotive recycler or junkyard that holds a valid Chino Valley business license;
(3) A vehicle which is eligible for licensing with personalized street rod vehicle plates or with license plates for vehicles of historic value;
(4) A motor vehicle which is being repaired in sections or rebuilt by an individual or business entity engaged in the business of repairing or rebuilding automobiles; and
(5) A motor vehicle which is being repaired, restored or rebuilt by the owner of the vehicle at his or her private residence.
LITTER. Trash, weeds, filth, debris, and all other waste material, which is not disposed of or contained in a manner required by this chapter or in accordance with Chapter 52.
OCCUPANT. The person or legal entity having actual use, possession, control, or custody of a structure and/or premises as a lessee or otherwise.
OWNER. The legal entity listed as owner of the real property in the official records of the Yavapai County Recorder.
PARK. A public area devoted to public recreational use, including reservation, playground, or recreation center.
PERSON IN CONTROL. A person who has responsibility for the care and maintenance of the private property, whether or not that person has possession or the use and enjoyment of said property. The PERSON IN CONTROL may be the owner, occupant, property manager, or designated agent of the owner.
PRIVATE PREMISES. Any real property and buildings and structures located thereon that are not owned or operated by a public entity or opened to use by the public.
PROPERTY. Any real property, land, premises, structure, or anything erected, growing on or affixed thereto.
PUBLIC PROPERTY. Public rights-of-way, streets, sidewalks, boulevards, alleys or other public ways and any and all public parks, squares, spaces, grounds and buildings.
REFUSE. Putrescible and non-putrescible solid wastes, except body wastes, including garbage, rubbish, ashes, street cleanings, dead animals, abandoned, wrecked or junked vehicles or parts thereof and solid market and industrial wastes.
RUBBISH. Non-putrescible solid wastes consisting of both combustible and non-combustible wastes, including but not limited to, paper, wrappings, cigarettes, cardboard, metal cans, yard clippings, leaves, metal, wood, glass, bedding, crockery and similar materials.
SIDEWALK. That paved portion of a right-of-way between the curb lines or lateral lines of the street bed and the boundary line of such right-of-way designed and intended for the movement and use of pedestrian traffic.
STREET or ROAD. The entire width between the boundary lines of every publicly maintained right-of-way, way or roadway easement when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel, including the entire dedicated public right-of-way, whether the right-of-way is paved or not.
STRUCTURE. Anything constructed or erected and located on the ground or attached to something located on the ground.
TRASH. Rubbish, waste, debris, and all other non-putrescible wastes.
VACANT STRUCTURE. A structure that is unoccupied or that is illegally occupied.
VEHICLE. Every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, including devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks, except for a device propelled solely by human power.
(Ord. 2019-864, passed 7-23-2019)