For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. The Police Department, Zoning Administrator, Building Official, City Administrator/Clerk, Public Works Director, Fire Marshal, any licensed peace officer or authorized designee of the City Council.
NOTICE TO REMOVE. The notice served on a property owner by the City Council or designated city official, advising the property owner of a code violation and ordering correction of the violation.
PROPERTY OWNER. The person occupying the property, the holder of legal title or a person having control over the property of another, such as a right-of-way, easement, license or lease.
PUBLIC NUISANCE. A thing, act, occupation or use of property which shall:
a. Annoy, injure or endanger the safety, health, comfort or repose of the public;
b. Offend public decency;
c. Unlawfully interfere with, obstruct or tend to obstruct or render dangerous for passage, a lake, navigable river, bay, stream, canal or basin, or a public park, square, street, alley or highway;
d. In any way render the public insecure in life or in use of property; or
e. Any other act or omission declared by law or Minnesota Statues, or any other part of this code to be a public nuisance.