§ 92.01 Definitions

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

• PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE.  The persons jointly and severally for abating a nuisance and liable for penalties upon conviction of a violation of this subchapter include:

(1) The owner of the property on which the nuisance originated.

(2) The person in charge of property, as defined in this section.

(3) The person who caused a nuisance, as defined in this subchapter or another ordinance of the city, to come into or continue in existence.

• PERSON.  A natural person, firm, general partnership, limited partnership, association, foundation, trust, limited liability company, or corporation.
• PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPERTY.  An agent, occupant, lessee, contract buyer or other person having possession or control of property or supervision of a construction project.
• PUBLIC PLACE.  A building, way, place or accommodation, publicly or privately owned, open and available to the general public. (Ord. 1750, passed 10-28-91; Am. Ord. 1944, passed 11-24-97)