Except where the context otherwise requires, the definitions hereafter set forth shall govern the construction of this chapter.
(a) “Attractive nuisance” means any condition, instrumentality, or machine which is unsafe and unprotected and thereby dangerous to young children by reason of their inability to appreciate the peril therein, and which may reasonably be expected to attract young children to the property and to risk injury by playing with, in, or on it.
(b) “Blighting” means any property or its condition which causes an adverse effect to neighboring properties or which is detrimental to the health and safety of individuals residing within the community.
(c) “Building official” means the building official of the city of La Puente or his/her designee.
(d) “City” means the city of La Puente.
(e) “City clerk” means the city clerk of the city of La Puente or his/her designee.
(f) “City council” means the city council of the city of La Puente.
(g) “City manager” means the city manager of the city of La Puente or his/her designee.
(h) “Code” or “this code” means the La Puente Municipal Code, all uniform codes that have been incorporated into the La Puente Municipal Code, and any applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations that are or may be enforced by the city, including without limitation, the State Housing Law (Health and Safety Code section 17910 et seq.);
(i) “Code enforcement officer” means any person authorized or directed by the city manager to enforce any provision of this code, including any peace officer. In addition to any other powers conferred upon him or her by this code or by any other law, a code enforcement officer shall have the authority to issue a notice of violation, as described in Section 3.20.080, if the code enforcement officer has cause to believe that a violation of this code was, or is being committed, or that any nuisance conditions exist.
(j) “Director of finance” means the director of finance of the city of La Puente or his/her designee.
(k) “Occupant” means the person or persons having a right of present possession of the affected property, if other than the owner, including without limitation tenant(s), subtenant(s), lessee(s), sublessee(s), or assignee(s), management company or any authorized agent of any such person(s) or owner(s).
(l) “Owner” means the owner of record as shown on the last equalized assessment roll of the county or as otherwise may be known to the Code enforcement officer. If there is more than one owner, the term includes all of the owners. For purposes of providing notice to an owner of any action or proceeding under this chapter, “owner” includes the actual owner of record, or such owner's agent, employee, management company or other legal representative if such agent, employee or representative is authorized by the owner to receive such notice.
(m) “Property” means any real property, including but not limited to any grounds, lot, parcel, tract or other piece of land within the city. Property shall include any improvement thereon, including but not limited to building, structure or other appurtenance located thereon.
(n) “Responsible party” means any person, firm, association, club or organization (including informal clubs or organizations), corporation, partnership, trust(ee), or entity, and a parent or legal guardian of any person(s) under eighteen years of age, whose acts or omissions have caused or contributed to a violation of this code, and shall include any owner(s) or occupant(s) of the affected property.
(Ord. 887 § 1(part), 2009; Ord. 790 § 7 (part), 1999; Ord. 718 § 1 (part), 1994)