For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AUTHOR. Where a nuisance exists upon property and is the outgrowth of the usual, natural or necessary use of the property, the landlord or his or her agent, the tenant or his or her agent, and all other persons having control of the property on which such nuisance exists, shall be deemed to be the authors thereof and shall be equally liable and responsible. Where any such nuisance shall arise from the unusual or unnecessary use of such property or from the business thereon conducted, then the occupants and all other persons contributing to the continuance of such nuisance shall be deemed the AUTHORS.
NUISANCE. Whatever is dangerous to human life or health and whatever renders soil, air, water or food impure or unwholesome is declared to be a nuisance and unlawful. It shall be unlawful for any person either as an owner, agent or occupant to create or aid in creating or contributing to or maintaining a nuisance.
(Prior Code, § 4-2-1) Penalty, see § 92.99