For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
NUISANCE. Is in addition to that which is otherwise described in Chapter 92
, in any act, omission, obstruction, activity, physical condition or conduct or knowingly permitting or allowing the same to occur that:
(1) Is injurious to the health; offensive or irritating to the senses or which causes an unreasonable and substantial annoyance to a person or the occupants of property, a neighborhood or society;
(2) Which unreasonably and materially interferes with the ordinary comfort, use and enjoyment of properties, and thereby causes the fair market value of the affected properties or properties within the affected neighborhood to be materially reduced; or
(3) Unlawfully obstructs the free passage or use, in the customary manner, of any navigable lake, or river, stream, or any public park, square, sidewalk, street, or highway. A nuisance can be created, along other things, by criminal or illegal activity or conduct; repeated violations of laws, regulations or ordinances of the jurisdiction; illegal drug activity or use; negligent or intention trespass upon property rights; large gatherings of persons on private property; vagrant resort, harboring of animals or birds; fighting of discord between people, animals or birds, destruction of or damage to public or private property; creation of public disorder, disturbances, the creation or permitting of odors, fumes, smoke, noise, vibrations or light.
PERSON. Any individual, firm, association, partnership joint venture or corporation.
(Ord. O-2020-03, passed 3-23-20)