1-4-2: DEFINITIONS:
As used in this title:
ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS: The sanctions set forth in this chapter for violation of this code or other applicable laws.
ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION: Any infringement or alleged infringement of this code or other applicable laws for which enforcement is to be handled through the administrative procedures established in this title.
APPLICABLE LAWS: Any provisions of this code, any state code as adopted by the city of Placerville, design standards adopted by the city of Placerville, and those state laws enforced by the city of Placerville which also have been designated by ordinance for enforcement pursuant to the procedures established in this title.
CITIZEN COMPLAINT: A report of an alleged violation of this code or other applicable laws by any person or entity. "Citizen complaint" means and includes a complaint by a city official or city employee only to the extent such official or employee is able to demonstrate a direct effect on his/her person or property as a result of the alleged violation.
DESIGN STANDARDS: Written design standards, design guidelines or development standards that may be adopted by resolution or ordinance from time to time by the city council and/or planning commission, or that may be adopted as part of the conditions of approval on any project, that govern development of land within the city and that are on file with the city clerk.
ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY: The city manager or designated department head, building official, code enforcement officer or police official charged with responsibility for enforcement under this title.
ENTITLEMENT: Any project approval issued by the city council, the planning commission, or any other committee, commission or department as allowed for under procedures established by this code.
MEDIATION: A meeting held between the enforcement authority and a responsible person under the supervision of an impartial third party to informally resolve issues relating to alleged violations of this code or other applicable laws.
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION: The notice issued by the enforcement authority of an alleged infringement of this code or other applicable laws.
NOTICE TO CORRECT: The notice issued by the enforcement authority for required action to achieve compliance with this code or other applicable laws.
REASONABLE TIME(S): Between the hours of eight o'clock (8:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) P.M., Monday through Friday, inclusive, unless otherwise required by: a) an emergency impacting the safety or preservation of life or property; or b) the fact that the alleged violation of this code or other applicable laws only occurs at some other hour or on a weekend.
RESPONSIBLE PERSON: Any person or entity charged with or found to have violated this code or other applicable laws. "Responsible person" includes the parents and/or legal guardian of any person under the age of eighteen (18) who is charged with a violation of this code or other applicable laws. "Responsible person" shall also include the promoter, organizer or sponsor of any event who violates any provision of this code.
STOP ORDER: A written order issued by the enforcement authority or his/her designee that any and all work on a project, improvement or other development must cease on the terms and conditions set forth in the order. (Ord. 1571, 5-8-2001; amd. Ord. 1642, 6-14-2011)