§ 29.1-4 — Definitions

Sec. 29.1-4. - Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Abandoned or inoperable vehicle: Any vehicle which is partially or wholly dismantled, discarded, wrecked; or on blocks, stands or similar devices; or stripped or scrapped; or inoperable due to mechanical disassembly; or with a deflated tire or tires; or physically incapable of operation; or other reasons that may include an expired license plate or the absence of a license affixed or assigned thereto. This term shall apply to any vehicle being repaired or restored when such repairs or restoration take fifteen (15) days or more. Agent: Any person residing within Maricopa County authorized, in writing by the owner of a property, to receive notices relative to the property. Blight or blighted: A condition of a building or premises characterized by neglect or lack of maintenance or damage or graffiti or other similar conditions of disrepair, dilapidation or deterioration which may endanger life or property by fire or other causes or is conducive to ill health, transmission of diseases, rodent or insect infestation or is otherwise detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare. Building: That which is designed, built or constructed, and is wholly or partly used or intended to be used for living or sleeping by human occupants. Boardinghouse: A building in which sleeping rooms are provided which serve as the principal residence of the occupants. A common dining room and sanitary facilities may be provided for the residents. Code official: The official who is charged with the administration and enforcement of this code, or any duly authorized representative. Debris: Substance or material of little or no apparent value, including but not limited to deteriorated lumber, old newspapers, cardboard material, scrap metal, vehicle parts, discarded furniture parts, stoves, sinks, cabinets, household fixtures, refrigerators, abandoned, broken or neglected equipment, or the scattered remains of items. Deteriorated: A lowering in quality of the condition of a building, or parts thereof including but not limited to holes, breaks, rot, crumbling, cracking, peeling, rusting, or any other evidence of physical decay or neglect or lack of maintenance that may endanger life or property. Habitable space/room: A space in a building for living, sleeping, eating or cooking. Bathrooms, toilet compartments, closets, halls, storage or utility space, and similar areas, are not considered habitable space. Hotel/motel: A building which provides guest rooms for the lodging of travelers and other temporary residents, and may include customarily incidental uses such as meeting rooms, restaurants and cocktail lounges. Imminent hazard: A condition which places a person's life, health, safety or property in high risk of immediate, instant or impending peril, injury or harm. Occupant: Any person residing at a residential rental property. Owner: A person, persons or legal entity listed as current Title holder as recorded in the official records of Maricopa County Recorder's Office. Plumbing system: Includes all potable water supply and distribution pipes, plumbing fixtures and traps, drainage and vent pipe, all building drains including their joints and connections, fuel gas piping, water heaters and vents for same within the property lines of the premises. Potential hazard: A condition which can cause an unreasonable risk of death or serious personal injury or serious damage to property and can become an imminent hazard if further deterioration occurs. Premises: A lot, plot, or parcel of land including any buildings thereon. Residential rental property: Includes any buildings, boardinghouses, hotels/motels, rented or leased for any valuable consideration. This chapter excludes facilities owned, operated or licensed by the federal, state or county government or any of their agencies and dormitories operated by educational institutions. Repeat offender: Any person who has been issued two (2) notices of violation and orders of compliance and commits the same violation a third time within a twelve (12) month period. Sound condition: Capable of performing the task for which it was designed and in the manner intended. Violator: The person(s) responsible for creating or causing a violation of the Code of the City of Glendale to exist. Weed: Vegetation which bears seeds of a downy or wingy nature; sagebrush, chaparral and any other brush or vegetation of uncontrolled growth which may provide harborage for insects or other infestations or which is likely to become a fire hazard when dry; and vegetation that is otherwise noxious or dangerous; or dry grass, stubble or brush or other flammable material which endangers the public health or safety.

(Ord. No. 2036, § 1, 10-13-98; Ord. No. 2186, § 13, 2-27-01)