§ 14-94. Definitions.  


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  • The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

    Bona fide evidence of majority means a document issued by a federal, state, county, or municipal government or agency thereof, including but not limited to a motor vehicle operator's license, or registration certificate issued under the federal Selective Service Act, a passport, or an identification card issued to a member of the armed forces which identifies an individual and provides proof of the age of such individual.

    Broad-tipped indelible marker means any felt tip marker, or similar implement, which contains a fluid which is not water soluble and which has a flat or angled writing surface one-half-inch or greater.

    Business day means any day of the week except Saturday, Sunday, or legal holidays.

    Commercial property.

    (1)

    The term "commercial property" means and includes:

    a.

    Real and personal property that is used for business, commercial, or for-profit purposes including, but not limited to, vehicles, dumpsters, advertisements and signs;

    b.

    Residential property of four or more units that is rented or advertised for rent;

    c.

    Advertising and billboards.

    (2)

    It shall be prima facie evidence that a property is commercial if it:

    a.

    Is located in a business, commercial, office, apartment, hotel or warehouse zoning district;

    b.

    Contains commercial or business advertising visible from the right-of-way; or

    c.

    Has posted on its premises a business occupational license.

    (3)

    The term "commercial property" shall not include:

    a.

    Single-family homes or residential property of three or fewer units;

    b.

    Property owned by governments;

    c.

    Property used for nonprofit purposes by educational institutions, charities, or religious institutions;

    d.

    Property used for agricultural purposes except for those portions of the property containing a business open to the general public.

    Corrective action means an act required to remove or effectively obscure graffiti that is visible from the right-of-way.

    Director means the director of the public works department or his/her designee.

    Noncommercial property means all property that is not included in the definition of commercial property in this section.

    Owner means any and all persons with legal and/or equitable title to real property in the city as their names and addresses are shown upon the records of the county property appraiser department.

    Supervising adult means an individual 21 years of age or older who has been given responsibility by the minor's parents, legal guardian, or other lawful authority to supervise the minor.

    Used or intended to be used means usage in the course of a violation or usage to transport a violator to or from the scene of a violation.

(County Code, § 21-30.01(a))