As used in this chapter, the following terms are defined in this section:
Administrative abatement orders. “Administrative abatement orders” shall refer to that portion of an administrative enforcement order that directs a responsible party to take various actions to abate a condition created in violation of the City's Municipal Code or ordinances.
Administrative enforcement order. “Administrative enforcement order” shall refer to the order issued by an enforcement officer determining that a violation of a municipal code section or other provision as set forth in 1.13.050 has occurred, and establishing the administrative penalty to be assessed, and setting forth the administrative abatement order, if any, to be imposed.
Administrative penalty guidelines. “Administrative penalty guidelines” are guidelines developed and maintained by each department of city which contain sample levels of penalties for violation of the City's Municipal Code or ordinances.
Appeal hearing officer. “Appeal hearing officer” means any person appointed by the city manager to preside over the administrative hearings provided for in this chapter.
Calendar day. “Calendar day” includes each and every consecutive day of the calendar.
City. “City” means the city of Visalia.
Code. “Code” shall mean the Visalia Municipal Code.
Enforcement officer. “Enforcement officer” means any city employee or agent of the city with the authority to enforce any provision of this code or any code adopted by the city.
Final Administrative Enforcement Order. “Final Administrative Enforcement Order” shall refer to any administrative enforcement order that has become final either by virtue of the responsible party failing to request an appeal hearing within the time period provided, or by virtue of a decision by the appeal hearing officer to affirm the order.
Penalty. “Penalty” shall include, but not be limited to, “civil/administrative penalty” and shall mean the amount assessed for violation of this code pursuant to the administrative notice and order procedure.
Responsible party. “Responsible party” shall refer to any natural person, the parent or legal guardian of any person under the age of eighteen (18) years, trust, estate, receiver, cooperative, partnership, corporation, association, business, joint venture, limited liability company, any government agency that is not statutorily exempt, or any other entity, who has done any act for which an administrative enforcement order may be imposed.
Working days. “Working days” are days which are neither Saturday, Sunday, nor nationally observed holidays. (Ord. 2006-15 § 2 (part), 2006; Ord. 9925 § 1 (part), 2000)