§ 16-54. Definitions.

Terms, words, phrases and their derivatives used, but not specifically defined in this article, shall have the meanings defined in Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary. Words used in the singular include the plural and the plural the singular. Words used in the masculine gender include the feminine and the feminine the masculine. For purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates that a different meaning is intended:

(1)

Building means a structure with walls and a roof, or a structure that was originally constructed with walls and a roof, e.g. a house or factory, but does not include any agricultural structure. Typically includes, but is not limited to, residential or commercial structures and any accessory structures on the same property. The term building includes the term structure.

(2)

Enforcement officer means the chief of police, building official, code enforcement officer, or health officer, or their designated representatives, charged with any enforcement and administration of this article.

(3)

Inspection means the examination of property by the enforcement officer or his authorized representative for the purpose of evaluating its condition as provided for in this article.

(4)

Manifestly unsafe means a building that is a public nuisance, as that term is defined in this section, or unsafe for human occupation, whether temporary or permanent, and a hazard to the public health, safety and welfare.

(5)

Owner means any person, agent, firm, corporation, association or other entity having a legal or equitable interest in a property as shown on the most recent tax roll.

(6)

Person means any person, agent, firm, corporation, association or other legal entity, or tenant as that term is defined in this section.

(7)

Public nuisance means:

a.

The physical condition or use of any premises regarded as a public nuisance at common law or as defined elsewhere in the city's Code of Ordinances;

b.

Any physical condition, use or occupancy of any premises or its appurtenances considered an attractive nuisance to children, including, but not limited to, abandoned wells, shafts, basements, excavations and unsafe fences or structures;

c.

Any premises that is manifestly capable of being a fire hazard, or is manifestly unsafe or unsecure as to endanger life, limb or property;

d.

Any premises from which the plumbing, electricity, heating and/or facilities required by the city's ordinances have been removed, or from which utilities have been disconnected, destroyed, removed, or rendered ineffective, or the required precautions against unauthorized use or entry have not been provided;

e.

Any structure or building that is in a state of dilapidation, deterioration or decay, faulty construction, overcrowded, open, vacant or abandoned, damaged by fire to the extent as not to provide shelter, in danger of collapse or failure and dangerous to anyone on or near the premises;

f.

Any physical condition, use or occupancy of any premises or its appurtenances that is dangerous to the physical health or safety of an occupant or other person; or

g.

The state of disrepair is such that it could reasonably cause injury, damage, or harm to a considerable portion of the community in the use and enjoyment of property, materially interfering with the proper use or comfort and enjoyment of surrounding property, taking into consideration the nature and use of the properties in the area and the character of the community in which they are situated, which condition would be substantially offensive and annoying to persons of ordinary sensibilities living in the community.

(8)

Tenant means any person, agent, firm, corporation, or association who occupies a property or premises and who is not the owner.

(Ord. No. 2013-O-025 , § 5, 3-18-13)