1.18.020 Definitions.
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 civil violation by such means, in such a manner and to such an extent as the applicable department director determines is necessary in the interest of the general health, safety and welfare of the community.
B. “Act” means doing or performing something.
C. “Applicable department director” means the director of the department or any designated alternate empowered by ordinance or by the city manager to enforce a city ordinance or regulation.
D. “Civil violation” means a violation for which a monetary penalty may be imposed as specified in this chapter. Each day or portion of a day during which a violation occurs or exists is a separate violation. Traffic infractions pursuant to BCC Title 11, civil noise infractions pursuant to Chapter 9.18 BCC and shopping cart infractions pursuant to Chapter 9.28 BCC are specifically excluded from the application of this chapter.
E. “Development” means the erection, alteration, enlargement, demolition, maintenance or use of any structure or the alteration or use of any land above, at or below ground or water level, and all acts authorized by a city regulation.
F. “Emergency” means a situation which in the opinion of the applicable department director requires immediate action to prevent or eliminate an immediate threat to the health or safety of persons or property.
G. “Hearing examiner” means the Bellevue hearing examiner and the office thereof established pursuant to Chapter 3.68 BCC.
H. “Omission” means a failure to act.
I. “Person” means any individual, firm, association, partnership, corporation or any entity, public or private.
J. “Person responsible for the violation” means any person who is required by the applicable regulation to comply therewith, or who commits any act or omission which is a civil violation or causes or permits a civil violation to occur or remain upon property in the city, and includes but is not limited to owner(s), lessor(s), tenant(s), or other person(s) entitled to control, use and/or occupy property where a civil violation occurs. For violations of the sign code, this definition includes, but is not limited to, sign installers/posters, sign owners, and all other persons who cause or participate in the placement of a sign in a manner that constitutes a civil violation.
K. “Regulation” means and includes the following, as now or hereafter amended:
1. Chapters 9.09 BCC (Junk Cars), 9.10 BCC (Nuisances), 9.11 BCC (Anti-Litter Code), 9.18 BCC (Noise Control), 9.19 BCC (Group Home for Children Community Involvement Process), 9.20 BCC (Fair Housing Practices), 14.30 BCC (Right-of-Way Use Code);
2. BCC Title 20 (Land Use Code); BCC Title 22 (Development Code); BCC Title 23 (Construction Codes) and BCC Title 24 (Utilities Codes);
3. City of Bellevue, Department of Public Works Department Standards, as adopted by Resolution No. 5084, as now or hereafter amended;
4. RCW 69.51A.260 (regulations for growing, processing, or possession of marijuana plants or medical marijuana products), as now or hereafter amended;
5. All standards, regulations and procedures adopted pursuant to the above; and
6. The terms and conditions of any permit or approval issued by the city, or any concomitant agreement with the city.
L. “Repeat violation” means a violation of the same regulation in any location by the same person for which voluntary compliance previously has been sought within two years or a notice of civil violation has been issued within two years.
M. “Violation” means an act or omission contrary to a city development regulation including an act or omission at the same or different location by the same person and including a condition resulting from such act or omission. (Ord. 6317 § 1, 2016; Ord. 5889 § 2, 2009; Ord. 5151 §§ 6, 7, 1999; Ord. 5002 § 2, 1997; Ord. 4996 §§ 1, 2, 1997; Ord. 4212 § 2, 1991.)