Whenever in this Chapter the following terms are used they shall mean as follows:
A. "Neglected or abandoned orchard " means an orchard, or part thereof, where trees, or a substantial portion thereof, are in such a condition that the limbs are moribund, with the leaves or branches of the limbs being dead, and where the individual in charge of the orchard is not taking such ordinary care of the orchard as is required for a harvested orchard and is not or has not been watering, discing or spraying such trees for a period of at least six months. The six-month period of time need not be continuous. Neglected or abandoned orchards in the City are places where the trees constitute a fire hazard, or where vagrants or dissolute persons can dwell, and which constitute ugly and unsightly conditions which adversely affect the neighboring properties, and are places from which agricultural pests develop and spread. Such orchards are public nuisances and dangerous to public health and safety, and shall be abated as a public nuisance utilizing the methods and procedures hereinafter set forth in this Chapter.
B. "Orchard" means any ten or more trees that are of the type that bear stone fruits, citrus fruits or pome fruits, situated together in a grove.
C. "Fire Chief' means the Fire Chief of the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and his or her designated representatives within the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District.
D. "Director" means the Director of Community Development and Housing and his or her designated representatives.
(Ord. MC-1625, 2-21-24; Ord. MC-1449, 11-01-17; Ord. 3518, 8-19-75; Ord. 3367, 8-22-73)