1.16.010 Enforcement terms defined.
The following words, whenever used in the ordinances in the city, shall be construed as defined in this section unless from the context a different meaning is specifically defined:
A. “Civil violation” means any offense as defined in BCC 1.18.020(D).
B. “Crime” means a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor.
C. “Gross misdemeanor” means any crime punishable by a fine not exceeding $5,000, or imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both, unless otherwise specifically defined.
D. “Misdemeanor” means any crime punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000, or imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or both, unless otherwise specifically defined.
E. “Nuisance” means anything specifically enumerated by the Bellevue city council as a public nuisance or all actions or lack thereof as defined in Chapter 9.10 BCC.
F. “Offense” means any act or omission which violates any ordinance for which a penalty may be prescribed or remedy may be granted.
G. “Public officer” has its ordinary meaning and includes all assistants, deputies, clerks and employees of any public officer and all persons exercising any of the lawful powers or functions of a public officer.
H. “Traffic infraction” means an offense under the provisions of BCC Title 11, for which a monetary penalty may be imposed pursuant to Chapter 46.63 RCW et seq. (Ord. 5889 § 1, 2009; Ord. 4440 § 1, 1992; Ord. 3517 § 1, 1985; Ord. 2922 § 5, 1980; Ord. 2079 § 3, 1974.)