§ 5-36.102. Definitions.

Except as otherwise defined in this chapter, all terms used in this chapter which are defined by applicable State law, the Uniform Building Code, or this Code, are used in the chapter as so defined, unless from the context it clearly appears that different meaning is intended. Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinarily accepted meanings within the context that they are used. Webster's 3rd New International Dictionary of the English Language, Unabridged, Copyright 1986, shall be considered as providing the ordinarily accepted meaning.

(a)

"Abatement costs and administrative expenses" shall mean the actual expenses and costs of the City in preparing notices, specifications, and contracts; in conducting inspections; for legal fees; and for other related costs incurred in enforcing the provisions of this chapter, as well as reasonable costs to abate the nuisance.

(b)

"Attractive nuisance" shall mean any condition, instrumentality, or machine that is unsafe and unprotected and thereby dangerous to young children by reason of their inability to appreciate the peril therein, and which may reasonably be expected to attract young children to the premises and risk injury by playing with, in, or on it.

(c)

"Director of Community Services" or "Director" shall mean the Director of the City of Simi Valley Community Services Department or his or her designated representative.

(d)

"Improved surfaces" shall mean man-made areas such as walkways, parking areas, and driveways and shall be constructed of materials such as, but not limited to, asphalt, concrete, gravel, or stone pavers. Improved surfaces shall not include lawns or bare dirt.

(e)

"Landscaping" shall mean lawns, trees, plants or other decorative features such as ponds, fountains, and rocks.

(f)

"Multi-residential property" shall mean a building containing four (4) or more approved residential units.

(g)

"Owner," "landowner," or "property owner" shall mean any person having a legal or equitable interest in the property.

(h)

"Person" shall mean an individual, partnership, corporation, association or organization, or the agent of the foregoing.

(i)

"Single-family residential property" shall mean a building containing three (3) or less approved residential units.

(§ 3 (part), Ord. 921, eff. July 2, 1998, as amended by § 5, Ord. 1095, eff. July 19, 2006)