For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings herein prescribed:
ABATE: To repair, replace, remove, destroy, correct or otherwise remedy a condition which constitutes a nuisance by such means, in such a manner and to such an extent as the city designated representative determines is necessary in the interest of the general health, safety and welfare of the community.
COMPLETION DATE: The date by which the responsible person must abate a nuisance. The completion date is originally set by the city designated representative in the voluntary correction agreement or in a notice from the city. The completion date may be modified by the hearing officer.
EMERGENCY: A situation which, in the opinion of the city designated representative, requires immediate action to prevent or eliminate an immediate threat to the health or safety of a person or property.
HEARING OFFICER: The person(s) designated to hear appeals pursuant to this chapter. The hearing officer shall be the mayor or a person appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council. The designee need not be a city employee.
INOPERABLE VEHICLE: A vehicle not currently registered or licensed in this state or another state, or a vehicle that is or has any of the following conditions: dismantled, broken windows, flat tires, no tires, missing doors, missing windows, missing fenders, missing hood, missing trunk, will not start, or is in a condition that would result in the vehicle's failure to pass state safety inspection pursuant to the motor vehicle act, Utah Code Annotated section 41-1a-101 et seq.
OWNER: Any person who, alone or with others, has title or interest in any building, premises, or vehicle, with or without accompanying actual possession thereof. For the purpose of giving notice, the term "owner" also includes any person in physical possession.
PREMISES: A plot of ground, whether occupied or not.
PROPERTY: A building or structure, or the premises on which the building or structure is located, or undeveloped land.
PUBLIC PLACE: An area generally visible to public view and includes alleys, bridges, driveways, parking lots, parks, plazas, sidewalks, streets, and buildings open to the general public, including those that serve food or drink or provide entertainment, and the doorways and entrances to buildings or dwellings and the grounds enclosing them.
RESPONSIBLE PERSON: The person(s) responsible for correcting or abating a nuisance pursuant to this chapter. The responsible person includes the property owner and any person who causes or permits a nuisance to occur or remain upon property in the city, and includes, but is not limited to, the owner(s), lessor(s), lessee(s), or other person(s) entitled to control, use and/or occupy property where a nuisance occurs. In cases where there are more than one responsible persons, the city may proceed against one, some or all of them.
VEHICLE: Includes, but is not limited to, passenger vehicles, trailers, travel trailers, semitrailers, road tractor, recreational vehicle, pickup truck, motorboat, manufactured home, motor vehicle, motorcycle, off highway vehicle, farm truck, farm tractor, commercial vehicle, camper, all-terrain type I and type II vehicles, reconstructed vehicle, sailboat, special interest vehicle, specially constructed vehicle, all as defined in the motor vehicle act, Utah Code Annotated section 41-1a-101 et seq. (Ord. 04-11, 3-3-2004)