For purposes of this chapter, certain words and phrases are defined and certain provisions are to be construed as herein set forth, unless it shall be apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended:
"Abate" means to repair or replace, remove, destroy or otherwise remedy the condition in question by such means and in such manner and to such an extent as the fire code official in his/her judgment shall determine is necessary in the interest of the general health, safety and welfare of the community.
"Abatement standards" means those minimum requirements set forth by the fire code official by which property shall be abated and maintained in order to comply with Section 8.56.050.
"Owner" means the person(s) to whom property tax is assessed on real or personal property, as shown on the last equalized assessment roll of the county, renter(s), lessor(s) and other occupants residing permanently or temporarily on property.
"Premises" means all property, lots, parcels or real estate, portion of any land, whether improved or unimproved, occupied or unoccupied, including adjacent or associated sidewalks, parking strips, the abutting half of any street or alley between lot lines, buildings, structures, landscaping, plantings, trees, bushes, fences, and the exterior storage of personal property, equipment, supplies and vehicles.
"Responsible person" means the owner of any premises and/or any agent, lessee or other person occupying or having charge or control of the same.
"Weeds" means any grasses, weeds or similar vegetation which because of having attained, or which may attain, such a large growth that when dry shall become a fire or safety hazard, a visual blight and/or which are otherwise noxious or dangerous.
(Ord. 2016-19 § 1 (part), 2016)