For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CALL FOR SERVICE. Any occasion on which one or more members of a law enforcement agency go to a property for purposes of investigating suspected criminal or nuisance activity. A CALL FOR SERVICE is not founded unless it meets the definition herein of FOUNDED CALL FOR SERVICE.
CORRECTIVE ACTION. Action taken with respect to a nuisance property for the purpose of abating nuisance activity.
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE. Immediate intervention by first responders in order to prevent or stop further damage to person or property.
FOUNDED CALL FOR SERVICE. Any occasion on which a call for service results in a finding of probable cause to believe nuisance activity occurred on or within 1,000 feet of the property to which the call for service was made. A FOUNDED CALL FOR SERVICE shall not be applied if a victim of a crime or abuse is the party who reported the criminal activity that resulted in the call for service to the city.
NUISANCE ACTIVITY. Conduct giving rise to the conditions, events, and/or situations described in § 151.84.
ONE THOUSAND FEET. The distance measured from the central point of any nuisance activity to the nearest point along the parcel line for the property with which the owner or resident is associated. For purposes of this subchapter, the property of an owner or resident who is not responsible for the founded nuisance activity shall not be subject to § 151.84.
OWNER. Designates the rental property owner, property manager or duly authorized agent, responsible for landlord duties.
PROPERTY. Real estate, including land, and that which is affixed, incidental, or appurtenant to the real estate. For property consisting of more than one unit, the term PROPERTY may refer to a particular unit or to the portion of the property on which nuisance activity has occurred or is occurring. PROPERTY may also include areas used in common by all units of the property, including without limitation, other structures erected on the property and areas used for parking, loading, and landscaping.
RESIDENT. Designates the resident, any member of the resident’s household, guest(s), or other person(s) under resident’s control.
VICTIM OF ABUSE OR CRIME. A person who has suffered harm as a result of abuse or crime that was perpetrated directly against that person.
(Ord. 2365, passed 9-3-2019)