For purposes of this chapter, the following words shall be defined as set forth herein:
CIVIL CITATION: A citation issued to a responsible person which gives notice of a violation and the civil penalty for such violation.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: Any person authorized by the city to enforce violations of this code, including, but not limited to, code enforcement officers, zoning officers, police officers and building inspection officials.
HEARING OFFICER: A person appointed, contracted or hired by the city to conduct administrative hearings and to issue administrative orders as provided in this chapter.
NOTICE OF VIOLATION: A written notice that informs the responsible person of code violations and orders certain steps to correct or remedy the violations.
PERSON: Any natural person, firm, joint venture, partnership, association, club, company, corporation, limited liability company, business trust, firm, organization, or any other entity that is recognized by law.
PROPERTY OWNER: The record owner of real property as shown on the records of the Davis County assessor or recorder's office.
RESPONSIBLE PERSON: Any person(s) who is responsible for causing or maintaining a violation of this code. The property owner, tenant, person with a legal interest in the property, or person in possession of the real property may be liable for any violation maintained on the property. (Ord. 2012-08, 2-21-2012)