1.40.010 Definitions.
Words, terms and phrases defined in a title of the Lynnwood Municipal Code shall apply to enforcement of that title by the city. In addition, as used in this chapter, unless a different meaning is plainly required:
A. “Abate” means to repair, replace, remove, destroy or otherwise remedy a condition which constitutes a violation of the Lynnwood Municipal Code, in such a manner and to such an extent as the department director determines is necessary in the interest of the general health, safety and welfare of the community.
B. “Code enforcement officer” means a non-police city employee commissioned and sworn to take enforcement action as provided in this chapter.
C. “Department director” means the mayor, the department director or the director’s designee, who is generally responsible for enforcement of the Lynnwood Municipal Code provision which is the subject of a violation.
D. “Enforcement action” means the use of administrative and/or judicial process to achieve compliance with code provisions, including but not limited to nuisance abatement, notice of violation and corrective order, imposition of penalties, citation for an infraction or citation for a criminal offense.
E. “Emergency” means a situation which, in the determination of the department director, requires immediate action to prevent or eliminate an immediate threat to the health or safety of persons or property.
F. “Nuisance” means:
1. A violation of any city development, land use or public health ordinance; or
2. Nuisance as defined in Chapter 10.08 LMC.
G. “Person” means any individual, firm, association, partnership, corporation, company or any other entity, public or private.
H. “Repeat offender” means the responsible party who has previously received a notice of violation within the last 24 months for a violation of the same or similar code provision.
I. “Responsible party” means any person who has committed or permitted a violation of this code or a person who has an interest in or resides on property that is the location of a violation of this code, whether as owner, lessee, tenant, occupant or otherwise, or who by act of commission or omission procures, aids or abets a violation of this code.
J. “Voluntary compliance” means the time allowed for the responsible party to correct violations before penalties are assessed. The allowed time stated within a notice of violation and order of correction is established by the department director. (Ord. 3197 § 1, 2016; Ord. 2796 § 6, 2009)