As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless otherwise designated.
ABANDONED VEHICLES. Shall have the same meaning as I.C. 9-13-2-1 as any motor vehicle that is at least three model years old, is mechanically inoperable, and is left on private property continuously in a location visible from public property for more than 20 days. ABANDONED VEHICLES do not include farm equipment, farm implements, or machinery parts that are, or may be, used in agricultural operations, or may be considered antique farming implements.
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. The individual employed or appointed by Warrick County to enforce the terms of this chapter. The term shall also refer to the Code Enforcement Officer's deputies, assistants, and employees.
GARBAGE. Includes putrescible animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, and consumption of food, and any refuse, rubbish, and yard waste as defined herein.
HEARING AUTHORITY. The Code Enforcement Officer, the Warrick County Commissioner in whose district the alleged violation of this chapter is located, and/or other employee of Warrick County as specifically designated by the Board of Commissioners of Warrick County in their discretion.
JUNK. Includes, without limitation, abandoned vehicles, parts of vehicles, scrap iron and/or other metals, wood, paper, rags, rubber tires, bottles, and/or any dismantled household appliances or parts thereof, whether inoperable or operable.
OWNER. A person holding legal or equitable title to real property used for residential or commercial purposes within the unincorporated limits of Warrick County, Indiana.
PERSON. An individual, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, trust, or any commercial association or venture, however defined.
PUTRESCIBLE. Substances which are subject to organic decomposition.
REFUSE. All putrescible and nonputrescible solid wastes, including animal wastes, and ashes.
RUBBISH. Nonputrescible solid wastes consisting of both combustible and noncombustible wastes, such as paper, cardboard, tin cans, wood, glass, bedding, crockery, construction debris, and similar materials.
WEEDS and RANK VEGETATION. Includes any excessive growth of vegetation, other than trees, bushes, shrubs, or ornamental plants, that is nine inches or more in height and/or listed as a weed in the U.S. Department of Agriculture publication entitled Common Weeds of the United States, or in any similar government publication. This term does not include agricultural crops, including hay and pasture, which are maintained for that purpose in areas crops are permitted to be grown.
YARD WASTE. Severed grass, weeds, leaves, brush, tree trimmings, hedge clipping, and other yard and garden materials.
(BC Ord. 2018-07, passed 4-23-18; Am. BC Ord. 2023-06, passed 4-10-23)