The following terms and phrases, when used in this subchapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE. Any drug, narcotic, or other substance identified and prohibited under Fla. Stat. Ch. 893, as amended from time to time.
CRIMINAL STREET GANG. The same meaning as set forth under Fla. Stat. § 874.03.
CRIMINAL STREET GANG ACTIVITY. Those activities committed by a criminal street gang or member thereof as set forth under Fla. Stat. § 874.03.
DEALING IN STOLEN PROPERTY. The same meaning as that provided under Fla. Stat. § 812.019.
NUISANCE ABATEMENT COORDINATOR. The Code Enforcement Supervisor or designee, or officers of the City Police Department responsible for the oversight and enforcement of public nuisances addressed under this subchapter.
PROSTITUTION OR PROSTITUTION RELATED ACTIVITY. Any act constituting a violation of Fla. Stat. § 796.07.
RECORDING SECRETARY. A city staff member or clerk assigned to perform the clerical and administrative duties necessary to carry out the activities of the Special Magistrate.
RECURRING PUBLIC NUISANCE. Any single or multiple instance of conduct prescribed in Fla. Stat. § 893.138 that occurs during the effective term of an order entered by the Board.
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE OR MAGISTRATE. The person hired by the City of Palm Bay who has been authorized to hear public nuisance abatement cases.
STOLEN PROPERTY. Tangible, intangible, personal or real property having any monetary or market value and that has been the subject of any temporary or permanent criminal taking in violation of the laws of the state.
(Ord. 2022-32, passed 3-3-22)