ABATE: To replace, repair, remove, correct, destroy or otherwise remedy a condition which constitutes a nuisance by such means, in such a manner and to such an extent as the building inspector, sheriff, or land use administrator, or their agents or deputies, determine is necessary in the interest of the general health, safety and welfare of the community.
AT LARGE: Off the premises of the owner and not under the control of the owner or a member of his/her immediate family either by leash, cord, chain or otherwise.
COMPLETION DATE: The date by which the responsible person must abate a nuisance. The completion date is originally set by the building inspector, sheriff, or land use administrator in the voluntary correction agreement or in the administration citation. The completion date may be modified by the building inspector, or the sheriff.
DOG: Any male, female or spayed female dog of any age.
EMERGENCY: A situation which, in the opinion of the building inspector, sheriff, or land use administrator requires immediate action to prevent or eliminate threat to the health or safety of a person or property.
HAZARD/HAZARDOUS: A condition or situation that is potentially dangerous.
IMPOUNDED: Having been received into the custody of the pound or into the custody of any authorized agent or representative of the county.
OWNER: Any person whom, alone or with others, has title or interest in any building or premises, with or without accompanying actual possession thereof. For the purpose of giving notice, the term owner also includes any person in physical possession.
OWNER (When Applied To The Proprietorship Of A Dog): Any person or persons, firm, association or corporation owning, keeping or harboring a dog.
POUND: An animal shelter, lot, premises or buildings maintained by or authorized or employed by the county for the confinement or care of dogs seized either under the provision of this chapter or otherwise.
PREMISES: A plot of ground, whether occupied or not.
PROPERTY: A building or structure, or the premises on which the building or structure is located, or undeveloped land.
PUBLIC PLACE: An area generally visible to public view and includes, bridges, alleys, parking lots, driveways, plazas, parks, streets, sidewalks, and buildings open to the general public, including those that provide entertainment, or serve food or drink, and the doorways and entrances to buildings or dwellings and the grounds enclosing them.
RESPONSIBLE PERSON: The person(s) responsible for correcting or abating a nuisance pursuant to this chapter. The responsible person includes the owner and any person who causes or permits a nuisance to occur or remain upon property within Kane County, and includes, but is not limited to, the owner(s), lessor(s), lessee(s), or other persons entitled to control, occupy or use property where a nuisance occurs. In cases where there is more than one responsible person, the county may proceed against one, some or all of them.
VICIOUS DOG: A dog that has bitten a person without provocation or a dog that has a known propensity to attack or bite human beings. (Ord. 2004-4, 11-22-2004; amd. Ord. 2014-13, 6-23-2014)