§ 14-75. Definitions.

[The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:]

Abandoned, dilapidated or burned out buildings or structures . Any structure that is not occupied and for an extended period of time has been without proper upkeep sufficient to prevent structural decay and possible partial or complete collapse and/or has been partially burned out and not repaired for over one year and is open to unauthorized entry.

Abatement . Any action the county may take or require on public or private property as may be necessary to remove or alleviate a nuisance property situation, including but not limited to cleanup, demolition, sale, removal, repair and boarding.

County . Garland County, Arkansas and any authorized representative thereof, including: Sheriff's deputies, county environmental officers, illegal dumps control officers, and county environmental inspectors, are authorized by the county quorum court to enforce this article and are serving in a capacity to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Garland County.

Hazardous, safety or environmental or health threat . Any situation on a property that is, or is likely to become, a threat to the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Garland County.

Imminent safety hazard . Any condition which creates a present, extreme and immediate danger to life, property, health or public safety.

Junked or abandoned vehicles and mobile homes . Automobiles, trucks, mobile homes or other mobile equipment that are no longer serviceable and operable and have been abandoned or stripped of parts and are not part of an established junkyard operation.

Junk . This term shall have the definition set forth in A.C.A. § 27-74-402.

Mobile home . Any type of house, office, dwelling or trailer that was originally manufactured to be capable of being towed down the highway on detachable axles and wheels.

Nuisance property .

(1)

Any property where it is determined an unsafe condition exists that poses a threat to the health, safety and welfare of the community.

(2)

Any property where it is found that a party allows unsightly and unsanitary conditions of any building or structure, the area around any building, property, or accessory apparatus that is a hazardous, safety, environmental or health threat and is found in any way to adversely affect or devalue the surrounding properties.

Owner . The owner of record based on the county assessor's record.

Offending party . A party who is determined by a county authorized representative to be responsible for a nuisance property.

Party . Any person, owner, tenant, partnership, trust, corporation, firm, institution, association, city, town, municipal authority, agency, office, employee, venture or other legal entity or agent or organization thereof that owns or operates on a property within the county.

Property . Any real property, premises and/or structures or apparatus thereon.

All other terms set forth herein shall be given, and construed by, their common meaning.

(Ord. No. O-07-22, § 5, 8-13-2007; Ord. No. O-17-34, § 2, 7-10-2017)