The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Board up. The boarding up of any means of egress and ingress, including, without limitation, windows and doors that are clearly visible from the public right-of-way, to an unoccupied building or structure.
Department. The Neighborhood and Business Services Department, Code Enforcement.
Division. With respect to the department, the Neighborhood and Business Services Department Director may delegate any of the functions or powers of the Department under this article to such officers and agents they may designate.
Dwelling. Any building, structure, manufactured home or mobile home, or part thereof, intended to be used for human habitation or intended to be so used, and includes any appurtenances therewith.
Nonresidential. Any building or structure or portion of a building or structure occupied or intended to be occupied, in whole or in part, for a use other than a dwelling unit, home, residing place, living space or sleeping space for one or more human beings, either permanently or transiently.
Owner. Any person, group of persons, or any entity owning or lawfully possessing, keeping, or having care, custody, or control of any property covered by this article. In the case of real property, the owner includes the authorized agent or property manager of the owner or any tenant.
Unoccupied. A building or structure that is not occupied or that is occupied by unauthorized persons. In the case of a multi-unit building or structure, unoccupied means when any one unit is unoccupied or occupied by unauthorized persons.
(Ord. No. 23-082, § 1, passed 12-14-2023)