The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this chapter shall have the meanings set forth below, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
ABANDONED VEHICLE. A vehicle or trailer, other than one falling within the categories enumerated by A.R.S. § 28-4832 (i.e., horseless carriages, classic cars, historic vehicles, or street rod vehicles), which is without current license plates or tags, is inoperable, stripped, unclaimed, junked or discarded. This shall also mean vehicles, other than those categories listed above, being repaired when such repairs take 90 days or more. For purposes of this subchapter, the term ABANDONED VEHICLE may also refer to dismantled and partially dismantled motor vehicles which, by reason of dismantling, disrepair or other causes, are incapable of being propelled under their own power, in addition to the definition herein, except for those categories of motor vehicles specifically exempted herein.
BLIGHT, BLIGHTED OR BLIGHTING. Any unsightly, deteriorated, dilapidated, withered or decayed condition of a building, structure, fence, landscaping, or property characterized by neglect, lack of maintenance, damage, or similar condition. Examples include, but are not limited to, accumulation of debris, wood, scrap iron or other metal, boxes, paper, vehicle parts, tires, abandoned or inoperable equipment or vehicles; discarded appliances; or any items that may harbor insect or vermin infestation or create a fire hazard; landscaping that is overgrown, dead or damaged; fences that are broken, rotted, damaged or leaning.
BUILDING. Any real property structure, movable or immovable, permanent or temporary, vacant or occupied, used (or of a type customarily used) for human occupancy or business purposes, or where livestock, produce, or personal or business property is located, stored or used.
DILAPIDATED BUILDING. Any building in such disrepair, or damaged to such an extent, that its strength or stability is substantially compromised rendering it unsafe or likely to burn or collapse, and the condition of which endangers the life, health, safety, or property of the public as determined by the town.
LESSEE. A person who has the right to possess real property pursuant to a lease, rental agreement, or similar instrument.
LITTER. Any rubbish, trash, weeks, filth or debris which constitute a hazard to public health and safety and shall include all putrescible and nonputrescible solid waste including garbage, trash, ashes, street cleanings, dead animals, abandoned automobiles and solid market and industrial waste; any deposit, accumulation, pile or heap of brush, grass, debris, weeks, cans, cloth, paper, wood, rubbish or other unsightly or unsanitary matter of any kind whatsoever; and any growth of weeds, brush or grass to a height of over six inches.
LOT. A plot or quantity or land, vacant or improved, private or public, as surveyed, platted or apportioned for sale or any other purpose.
OWNER. A person or legal entity who is shown as owner of real property in the official records of the Greenlee County recorder, and includes a person holding equitable title under a recorded installments sales contract, contract for deed or similar instrument.
PERSON IN CONTROL. A person who has responsibility for the care and maintenance of the private property, whether or not the person has possession or the use and enjoyment of said property. PERSON IN CONTROL includes, but is not limited to, the owner, occupant, property manager, or designated agent of the owner.
PREMISES. Any real property and buildings and structures thereon.
PUBLIC NUISANCE. A condition that interferes with the public's use and enjoyment presenting a potential or real hazard or threat to the public health, safety, or welfare. Examples include, but are not limited to, dilapidated buildings, blighted conditions, abandoned vehicles, and accumulations of litter.
PUBLIC PLACE. Streets, sidewalks, boulevards, alleys or public ways, and public parks, squares, spaces, grounds and buildings.
STRUCTURES. Improvements and other facilities that are constructed or placed on land.
(Ord. 03-2017, passed 4-13-2017)