§ 1.27.020. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

A.

"Administrative citation" means a written notice that mandates corrective action and establishes a fine as a penalty for noncompliance.

B.

"City agreement" includes but is not limited to a development agreement, owner participation agreement, disposition and development agreement, road maintenance agreement, easement, license, other real property use agreement, and agreement to implement an ordinance, plan, permit, entitlement, or review approved by the city.

C.

"City manager" means the city manager of the city of Calexico, or his or her designee.

D.

"Enforcement officer" means any city employee or agent of the city, as designated by the city manager, with the authority to enforce the Calexico Municipal Code, including, but not limited to, a code enforcement officer, parking enforcement officer, inspector, and the fire marshal.

E.

"Hearing officer" means the person selected by the mayor to conduct an administrative hearing pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

F.

"Municipal code" means the Calexico Municipal Code.

G.

"Permit or entitlement" means and includes but is not limited to, a conditional use permit, sign permit, variance, specific plan, parcel map, subdivision map, building or grading permit, encroachment or right-of-way permit, business license, storm water permit, and any other permit required by this code.

H.

"Responsible person" means a person, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, nonprofit corporation, trustee, association or any other legal entity, who the city manager determines is responsible for causing or maintaining a public nuisance or a violation of the municipal code or applicable state codes. The term "responsible person" means and includes but is not limited to the following:

1.

The owner, tenant, or occupant of real property;

2.

The holder or the agent of the holder of any permit, entitlement, or review;

3.

The party or the agent of a party to an agreement covered by this chapter;

4.

The owner or the authorized agent of any business, company, or entity subject to this chapter; or

5.

The parent or legal guardian of any such person under the age of eighteen years and who violates any ordinance, regulation, permit, entitlement, review, or agreement described in this code.

I.

"Review" means and includes but is not limited to, a development review, environmental impact report, mitigated negative declaration, negative declaration, and determination of categorical exemption.

(Ord. 1053 § 2 (part), 2007)

(Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-1-09)