1.12.020 Definitions.
In this chapter, unless a different meaning is plainly required:
“Act” means doing or performing something.
“Applicable department director” means:
1. Fire chief in the case of Chapter 15.60;
2. Public works director in the case of Title 15 (Building Code) and Title 13 (Utility Code); and
3. Director of planning and economic development in the case of Title 17 (Zoning).
“Board” means either the building code commission (Chapter 2.32) or the land use hearing examiner (Chapter 2.30).
“Civil violation” means a violation of a provision of a city development regulation for which a monetary penalty may be imposed under this chapter. Each day or portion of a day during which a violation occurs or exists is a separate violation. Traffic infractions pursuant to Title 10 and Shoreline Management pursuant to Chapter 16.20 of this code are specifically excluded from the application of this chapter.
“Development” means the erection, alteration, enlargement, demolition, maintenance or use of any structure or the alteration or use of any land above, at or below ground or water level, and all acts authorized by a city development regulation.
“Development regulation” means and includes the following:
1. Aberdeen Municipal Code, Title 15 (Building Code), Chapter 15.70 (Fire Code), Title 13 (Utility Code), Title 17 (Zoning and Platting);
2. All standards, regulations and procedures adopted pursuant to the above; and
3. The terms and conditions of any permit or approval issued pursuant to the above.
“Emergency” means a situation which in the opinion of the applicable department director requires immediate action to prevent or eliminate an immediate threat to the health or safety of persons or property.
“Omission” means a failure to act.
“Person” includes any natural person, any corporation or any unincorporated association or partnership.
“Violation” means an act or omission contrary to a city development regulation including an act or omission at the same or different location by the same person.