§ 18-2. Definitions.

[For the purposes of this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings set out in this section, unless the context indicates otherwise:]

Closing means securing and causing a dwelling, building or structure to be vacated.

Drug crime means an act which is a violation of O.C.G.A. Tit. 16, Ch. 13, art. 2, known as the "Georgia Controlled Substances Act," as may hereinafter be amended.

Dwelling, building, or structure means any building or structure or part thereof used and occupied for human habitation or commercial, industrial or business uses, or intended to be so used, and includes any outhouses, appurtenances belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith and also includes any portion of the public way that abuts the parcel of property when it is used in conjunction with the abutting property for the commission of nuisance activity described in section 18-3 of this chapter. The term "dwelling, building, or structure" shall not mean or include any farm, and building or structure located on a farm, or any agricultural facility or other building or structure used for the production, growing, raising, harvesting, storage or processing of crops, livestock, poultry, or other farm products.

Interest holder. See Party-in-interest, below.

Owner means the holder of the title in fee simple and every mortgagee of record including any person who, alone or jointly or severally with others:

(1)

Has legal title to any dwelling or dwelling unit, with or without accompanying actual possession thereof; or

(2)

Has charge, care or control of any dwelling or dwelling unit, as owner or agent of the owner, prime tenant, or as executor, executrix, administrator, administratrix, trustee or guardian of the estate of the owner.

Any such person thus representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this chapter to the same extent as the owner.

Party-in-interest or interest holder means an individual, association, entity or corporation, executor, administrator, guardian, or trustee, that has a legal interest in or possession of a dwelling, building, or structure.

Public officer means the chief of police or his/her designee.

Public authority means any member of the county board of commissioners, the director of the department of public works, the fire chief or his or her designee, or the chief of police or his or her designee.

Repair means closing a dwelling, building or structure or the cleaning or removal of debris, trash, and other materials present and accumulated which create a health or safety hazard in or about any dwelling, building or structure.

(Ord. No. 06-03, Pt. I, 2-25-03)