Chapter 11.08
DEFINITIONS

Sections:

11.08.010    Terms defined.

11.08.010 Terms defined.

Any term not herein defined shall have its customary or commonly accepted meaning.

“Abate” means to remedy a condition which constitutes a civil violation or an unsafe condition by such means, in such a manner, and to such an extent as the city official determines is necessary in the interest of the general health, safety, and welfare of the community.

“Act” means do or perform something; anything done, being done, or to be done; performance; deed.

“Certificate of complaint” means a document filed with the Pacific County auditor, stating that a property has been determined to be in violation of a relevant title of this code.

“Civil infraction” means a noncriminal violation for which a monetary penalty (“civil penalty”) may be imposed as specified in this title. Each day or portion of a day during which a violation occurs is a separate violation. Also termed “civil violation.”

“Civil penalty” means a financial penalty or fine imposed as restitution for violation(s) of a relevant city code. Also termed “monetary penalty.”

“Civil violation” means a noncriminal violation for which a monetary penalty (“civil penalty”) may be imposed as specified in this title. Each day or portion of a day during which a violation occurs is a separate violation. Also termed “civil infraction.”

“Development” means the erection, alteration, enlargement, construction, relocation, demolition, maintenance, or use of any structure; or the division, alteration, or use of land above, at, or below ground or water level; or any change in the use of land, a building, or a structure that requires a permit; and all acts authorized by a city permit or regulation.

“Emergency” means a situation where a city official determines that immediate action is required to prevent or eliminate threat to the health, safety, or welfare of persons or property or to the environment. Also termed “unsafe condition.”

“Monetary penalty” means a financial penalty or fine imposed as restitution for violation(s) of a relevant city code. Also termed “civil penalty.”

“Omission” means the failure to act.

“Owner” means any person, including any natural person or entity having legal interest in real estate as indicated in the records of the Pacific County tax assessor, or who establishes his or her ownership interest therein.

“Person” means any individual or any entity, whether public or private.

“Person responsible” means any person required by the applicable regulation to comply therewith, normally the owner(s) of the property where a civil violation may occur, is occurring, or did occur. Also termed “responsible party.”

“Public official” means, for purposes of this chapter, the mayor or any designated alternates empowered by ordinance or by the mayor to enforce a city of Ilwaco ordinance or regulation, including, but not limited to, the following city of Ilwaco representatives: treasurer, fire chief, police chief, building official, or planner.

“Regulation” means and includes the following as now or hereafter amended:

1.    Chapters 8.04 (Nuisances Generally), 8.08 (Junk) and 8.12 (Junk Vehicles) of Title 8, Health and Safety, and the entirety of Title 14, Development Standards, and Title 15, Unified Development Code.

2.    The terms and conditions of any permit or approval issued by the city, or any concomitant agreement with the city pursuant to any title identified in subsection 1 of this definition.

“Responsible party” means any person required by the applicable regulation to comply therewith, normally the owner(s) of the property where a civil violation may occur, is occurring, or did occur. Also termed “person responsible.”

“Unsafe condition” means a situation where a city official determines that immediate action is required to prevent or eliminate threat to the health, safety, or welfare of persons or property or to the environment. Also termed “emergency.”

“Violation” means an act or omission contrary to a city of Ilwaco regulation. Also, a condition resulting from such act or omission. (Ord. 844 § 1 (part), 2015)