For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER. Those authorized agents or employees of the city whose duty it is to ensure compliance with the Code of Ordinances.
IRREPARABLE OR IRREVERSIBLE VIOLATION. A violation that causes harm, damage, injury or change that is incapable of correction, repair or return to an original condition.
PERSON. Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, executor, administrator, trustee, or other legal entity, whether singular or plural, masculine or feminine, as the context may require.
REASONABLE TIME. The time that would be required by a prudent person acting diligently to correct the violation, taking into consideration the scope of the work required, the necessity to obtain any required permit, license or other approval by a government agency, and delays that may reasonably be expected to be encountered such as, but not necessarily limited to, the weather; however, where a different time period in which to correct the violation is provided for by the ordinance being enforced, that time period shall constitute reasonable time for that particular violation.
REPEAT VIOLATION. A violation of a provision of an ordinance by a person who has been previously found by a Special Magistrate or through any other quasi-judicial or judicial process, or who has admitted by virtue by paying a fine imposed through a citation, to have violated the same provision within five (5) years prior to the violation, notwithstanding the fact that the violations occurred at different locations.
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE. An officer appointed as provided in this subchapter who shall have the status and authority of a Code Enforcement Board.
VIOLATOR. The person responsible for the code violation, which, in the appropriate circumstances, shall either be the perpetrator of the violation or the owner of the real property upon which the violation occurred.
(Ord. 2022-11, passed 1-20-22)