§ 11.07.010. Definitions.

As used throughout this chapter, the words and terms defined in this section have the meanings ascribed to them unless a different meaning clearly appears in the context where used, or unless specifically defined in an applicable section.

(a)

"Authorized agent" means a person other than the sheriff authorized to issue a citation.

(b)

"Nuisance activity" means:

(1)

Criminal activity;

(2)

The presence of debris, litter, garbage, rubble, abandoned or junk vehicles or junk appliances;

(3)

Excessive noise;

(4)

The operation of any business as a front for prostitution or unlicensed gambling;

(5)

The operation of an unlicensed business;

(6)

Violations of building codes, housing codes or any other codes regulating the health or safety of occupants of real property;

(7)

Any act or omission which injures or endangers the life, safety, health, or property of the general public or the occupants of the property upon which the structure or condition is located, or in any way annoys or endangers the comfort or repose of a considerable number of persons; or

(8)

Any act or omission which violates an ordinance, rule or regulation regulating health and safety enacted, adopted or passed by the county, the violation of which is designated as a nuisance in the ordinance, rule or regulation.

(c)

"Owner" means any person, whether residing, located or domiciled within or outside the unincorporated area of the county or within or outside the state of Nevada, having title to the property. For the purposes of service of notice, "owner" shall also mean the owner's local designated agent or representative.

(d)

"Person associated with the property" means:

(1)

The owner of the property;

(2)

The manager or assistant manager of the property;

(3)

The tenant of the property; or

(4)

A person who, on the occasion of a nuisance activity, has:

(i)

Entered, patronized or visited;

(ii)

Attempted to enter, patronize or visit; or

(iii)

Waited to enter, patronize or visit, the property or a person present on the property.

(e)

"Property" means real property located within the unincorporated area of the county.

(Ord. 2720 § 3 (part), 2002: Ord. 2008 § 1 (part), 1997)