For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABATE. To remove the source of the public nuisance either by correcting specific problems or by removal from public view.
ABATEMENT COSTS. Also referred to as COSTS OF ABATEMENT and ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. They include all costs and expenses incurred by the city in abating a public nuisance. Such costs include, but are not limited to, the following: the actual expenses and costs to the city in the preparation of notices, specification and contracts; inspection of the work; any attorneys’ fees expended in the abatement of the nuisance, through civil action or otherwise; all costs and expenses for which the city may be liable under state law arising from or related to the nuisance abatement action; and all costs or expenses to which the city may be entitled pursuant to Cal. Health and Safety Code § 520 and other statutory entitlements. ABATEMENT COSTS shall begin to accrue at the time the city first receives a complaint regarding a problem on the property.
ABATEMENT HEARING. The administrative appeal before the Board of Appeals after issuance of a Notice to Abate by an Enforcement Official.
APPLICABLE STATE CODE. Any state law which protects the health, safety or welfare of the citizens of the city.
BOARD OF APPEALS. The three member board appointed by the City Manager, designated to hear administrative appeals under this chapter.
BUILDING CODE. The Uniform Building Code promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials and currently adopted by ordinance.
BUILDING OFFICIAL. The Building Official of the city or that individual qualified to determine if a violation of this code exists, designated by the city or the City Manager to abate specific instances of dangerous buildings or conduct special assignments as directed by the City Council or the City Manager.
CITY MANAGER. The City Manager of the city of Indio.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. The City Manager, the Building Official, the Chief of Police and any employee or agent of the city so designated by them and charged with enforcing the Municipal Code of the city or applicable state codes.
INTERESTED PARTY. The owner, legal occupant, or holder of a recorded interest of a property subject to a Notice or Order to Abate.
NOTICE TO ABATE. That notice of a nuisance on the property and instructions to abate as ordered by an Enforcement Official upon the finding of a nuisance.
ORDER TO ABATE. That order of the city to abate a nuisance after an Enforcement Official’s Notice to Abate is upheld by the City Manager or Hearing Officer at the abatement hearing.
POLICE CHIEF. The Chief of the Indio Police Department.
PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT. The Public Works Superintendent of the city.
(Ord. 1226, passed 8-5-98; Am. Ord. 1611, passed 4-18-12)