As used in this chapter, the following terms shall mean:
ABATE: To repair, replace, remove, destroy, correct or otherwise remedy a condition which constitutes a nuisance by such means, in such a manner and to such an extent as the enforcement official determines is necessary in the interest of the general health, safety and welfare of the community.
COMPLETION DATE: The date by which the responsible person must abate a nuisance.
EMERGENCY: A situation which, in the opinion of the enforcement official, requires immediate action to prevent or eliminate an immediate threat to the health or safety of a person or property.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: Any person authorized to enforce violations of this code or applicable state codes.
OWNER: Any person who, 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.
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 alleys, bridges, driveways, parking lots, parks, plazas, sidewalks, streets and buildings open to the general public, including those that serve food or drink or provide entertainment, and the doorways and entrances to buildings or dwellings and the grounds enclosing them.
RESPONSIBLE PERSON: The person responsible for correcting or abating a nuisance pursuant to this chapter. The "responsible person" includes the property owner and any person who causes or permits a nuisance to occur or remain upon property in the city, and includes, but is not limited to, the owner, lessor, lessee or other person entitled to control, use and/or occupy property where a nuisance occurs. In cases where there is more than one "responsible person", the city may proceed against one, some or all of them. (1984 Code § 8.20.020; amd. 2015 Code)