“Abate or abatement” means to repair, replace, remove, destroy, correct or otherwise remedy a condition that constitutes a nuisance by such means, in such manner, and to such an extent as the health and safety officer determines is necessary in the interest of the general health, safety and welfare of the community.

“Administrative citation” means an administrative order, including the assessment of civil fees and penalties, issued by the health and safety officer pursuant to the requirements of Section 8.20.090.

“Appeal authority” means the city administrator, or a hearing officer appointed by the city administrator pursuant to Section 8.20.160.

“Emergency” means a situation which, in the opinion of the health and safety officer, requires immediate action to prevent or eliminate an immediate threat to the health, safety or welfare of a person or property.

“Health and safety officer” means the city administrator, chief building official, planning director, public works director, police officer, fire marshal and other code enforcement staff hired and authorized by the city to enforce provisions of the Lindon City health and safety code.

“Notice” means a written communication issued by the city regarding the health and safety officer’s determination in relation to a nuisance or administrative citation or the issuance of a decision from the appeal authority.

“Owner” means any person who, alone or with others, has title to, or interest in, any building or property, with or without actual possession thereof. For the purpose of giving notice and for seeking abatement of a nuisance, the term “owner” also includes any person in physical possession of any property.

“Property” means a building or structure, or the premises on which a building or structure is located. “Property” also includes a plot of land or ground whether developed or undeveloped, occupied or unoccupied.

“Public place” means an area generally visibly to public view and includes alleys, bridges, driveways, parking lots, parks, plazas, sidewalks, streets and buildings open to the general public, including those that sell food or drink or provide entertainment, and the doorways and entrances to buildings or dwellings and the grounds enclosing them.

“Responsible party” means the person(s) responsible for correcting or abating a nuisance pursuant to this chapter. The responsible person includes the property owner and any person, corporation or business entity who causes or permits a nuisance to occur or remain upon property in the city. “Responsible party” also includes, but is not limited to, the owner(s), lessor(s), lessee(s) or other person(s) entitled to control, use and/or occupy property where a nuisance occurs. In cases where there are more than one (1) responsible person, the city may proceed against one (1), some, or all of the responsible persons in enforcing the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2020-4 §1, amended, 2020)