For the purpose of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED REFRIGERATORS. Any refrigerator left in any place accessible to children, any abandoned, unattended or discarded refrigerator, ice box, or other container which has an airtight door, lid or other locking device, which may not be released from the inside.
ABANDONED VEHICLE. Any vehicle or trailer, other than one falling within the categories enumerated by A.R.S. § 28-4832 (i.e., horseless carriages, classic cars, historic vehicles, or street rod vehicles), which is without current license plates or tabs, is inoperable, stripped, unclaimed, junked or discarded. This shall also mean vehicles, other than those categories listed above, being repaired when such repairs take 90 days or more. For purposes of this subchapter, the term ABANDONED VEHICLE may also refer to dismantled and partially dismantled motor vehicles which, by reason of dismantling, disrepair or other causes, are incapable of being propelled under their own power, in addition to the definition herein, except for those categories of motor vehicles specifically exempted herein.
ACCUMULATION OF FILTH or FILTH. Littered, trash covered areas, including debris, weeds, garbage, rubbish, rubble or refuse on or about the premises.
BLIGHTED or BLIGHTING. Unsightly conditions, including the accumulation of filth or debris, and other similar conditions of disrepair and deterioration.
BLIGHTED EXTERIORS. Exterior surfaces deteriorated, so as to be a threat to health, safety or welfare.
BUILDING. A structure having a roof used for, intended for or capable of support, housing, shelter and/or enclosure of any person, animal or tangible goods.
DESIGNATED AGENT. Refers to property manager or other agent legally acting on behalf of property owner, or individual in legal possession of the property.
EXCAVATION. Wells, shafts, basements, cesspools, septic tanks, fish ponds and other like or similar conditions more than six inches in diameter and three feet in depth.
EXTERIOR OPENING. An open or closed window or passage between interior and exterior spaces.
FACILITIES/BUILDING SERVICE, EQUIPMENT AND UTILITIES. Plumbing, piping and/or fixtures that convey or dispose of liquid or waste, electric wiring, components or fixtures, mechanical heating/cooling equipment, ductwork or fixtures.
GARBAGE. Putrescible animal and vegetable waste.
HAZARDOUS WASTE. Any chemical, compound, mixture, substance or chapter which is identified or listed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or appropriate agency of the State to be HAZARDOUS WASTE as defined in 40 CFR 261.1 through 261.33, except that, for purposes of this subchapter, hazardous waste shall include household waste as defined in 40 CFR 261.4(b)(1).
HEALTH HAZARD. The presence of any items which adversely impact or jeopardize the well being or health of an individual or the public. Such items may provide evidence of occupancy without adequate facilities or may be inclusive of human/animal waste, medical or biological waste, gaseous or combustible materials, radioactive waste, dangerous or corrosive chemicals/liquids, flammable and/or explosive materials, triable asbestos, offal and decay/matter. Such items constitute an imminent hazard.
IMMINENT HAZARD. Condition of building and/or real property that places a person’s life, health or property in high risk of peril when such condition is immediate, impending, on the point of happening, and menacing.
INFESTATION. The apparent presence of unpleasant, damaging or unhealthful insects, rodents or reptiles.
LITTER. Refuse or rubbish as defined herein and all other waste material which, if thrown or deposited as herein prohibited, tends to create a danger to public health, safety or welfare.
OCCUPANT. A legal entity that, through rights of ownership or rental, has the use and enjoyment of the subject building and/or real property for residential or commercial purposes.
OWNER. A legal entity listed as current or rightful owner as recorded in the official records of the Gila County Recorder’s Office.
PREMISES. Including land, building exteriors or the exterior of other structures or parts thereof. Premises shall include adjacent sidewalks, street parkways and driveway culverts.
PROPERTY MANAGER. A legal entity with the authority and ability to make emergency repairs and with the responsibility to oversee the maintenance and protection of the building and/or property and to represent the owner’s interests.
RECREATIONAL/ARCHITECTURAL POOL. A constructed or excavated exterior area designed to contain a regular supply of water.
REFUSE. All putrescible and nonputrescible solid waste, including garbage, rubbish, ashes, street cleanings, dead animals and solid market and industrial wastes.
RESPONSIBLE PERSON. An owner, occupant, lessor, lessee, manager, licensee, or other person having control over a structure or parcel of land.
RUBBISH. Nonputrescible solid waste consisting of both combustible and noncombustible waste such as paper, wrappings, cigarettes, cardboard, tin cans, yard clippings, weeds, brush, wood, glass, bedding, crockery, trash, filth or debris.
RUBBLE. Broken fragments resulting from the decay or deterioration of a building and/or miscellaneous mass of broken or apparently worthless materials.
SCREENED AREA, EXTERIOR. An area separated by a permanent nonflexible device to completely conceal one element of a property from other elements or from adjacent or contiguous property. Examples include but are not limited to fencing six feet or greater in height that is made of solid wood, brick or chain link with opaque slats.
SOUND CONDITION. Able to support itself under reasonable loading or weather conditions, free from decay or defect.
STREET PARKWAYS. That area of town right-of-way lying between the adjacent edge of the improved roadway and where the town right-of-way line adjoins private property, excluding sidewalk.
STRUCTURE. That which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner.
STRUCTURAL NUISANCE. A vacant or unsecured structure or portion thereof of any description which is presently open or has been open or unsecured on one or more than one occasion; or which is left open and unsecured after expiration of a notice of violation to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, zoning and ordinances by the town; or a structure left standing in a secured condition without visible occupation and use for a period of 12 months or longer and which is in a blighted condition or is a threat to health, safety or welfare; or wells, shafts, basements, cesspools, septic tanks, unsound fences, swimming pools, ponds and other like or similar conditions where it appears that such are unattended or abandoned or are in a blighted condition.
SWIMMING POOL. Artificial basin, chamber, or tank constructed, an edifice or building of any kind or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner.
UNSECURED STRUCTURE. Any structure that is vacant with a damaged or open door, window or other opening not secured in accordance with town standards to prevent unauthorized entry.
VACANT STRUCTURE. An unoccupied or an illegally occupied structure without adequate facilities/utilities.
VEGETATION. Plant life of any kind.
WEED. A useless and troublesome plant generally accepted as having no value and frequently of uncontrolled growth.
(`82 Code, § 9-8-2) (Ord. 472, passed 7-11-96; Am. Ord. 530, passed 11-12-98)