The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
ABANDONED, JUNK, OR UNAUTHORIZED MOTOR VEHICLE. A motor vehicle as defined in M.S. §§ 168B.011, subd. 2, subd. 3, or 168B.04, subd. 2.
ABATEMENT. Includes, but is not limited to the removal, stoppage, extermination, eradication, cleaning, cutting, mowing, grading, repairing, draining, securing, barricading, fencing, demolishing or destroying that which causes or constitutes a nuisance.
ANNOYANCES. Any condition that unreasonably annoys, injures or endangers the safety, health, morals, comfort or repose of any considerable number of members of the public.
COMPLIANCE DEADLINE. Either 48 hours after the notice is received or posted or such other date by which the nuisance must be removed, as specified in the notice.
EMERGENCY ABATEMENT. The abatement of the nuisance by the city, or a contractor employed by the city, by removal, repair or other acts without notice to the owner, agent or occupant of the property except for the notice required by this code.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. Any employee or agent enumerated in § 10.20 or any duly authorized representative thereof.
GARBAGE. Junk, trash, refuse, rubbish, litter, rubble, paper discarded articles, debris or matter of any kind or form not cared for, discarded, abandoned or not concealed within an enclosure.
OBSTRUCTIONS. Objects or conditions that interfere with, endanger or prevent the ordinary or safe use of any property including public right-of-way.
OWNER. Any person shown to be the property owner of record.
PROPERTY. Any real property, premises, structure or location on which a public nuisance is alleged to exist.
PUBLIC NUISANCE or NUISANCE. Whoever by act or failure to perform a legal duty maintains or permits a condition which unreasonably annoys, injures or endangers the safety, health, morals, comfort, or repose of any considerable number of members of the public.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY. Any one or more of the following:
(1) Agent;
(2) Contract for deed holder;
(3) Mortgagee or vendee in possession;
(4) Lessee; or
(5) Other person, firm or corporation exercising apparent control over a property.
UNSHELTERED STORAGE. Includes but is not limited to: machinery, implements, equipment, or personal property, worn out or discarded material, household appliances or parts, tools, building materials, tin cans, glass, furniture, mattresses, box springs, crates, cardboard, tires or any other unsightly debris, brush or materials, the accumulation of which may have an adverse effect upon the neighborhood or property values, health, safety or general welfare of the public.
(Ord. 733, passed 1-8-2024)