2.10.015 Definitions | Beaverton Code

2.10.015 Definitions.

For the purpose of BC 2.10.005 through 2.10.050 the following mean:

Civil infraction – Commission of an act or omission to act in a manner prescribed by this code or other City ordinance that breaches or infringes on a section of a City ordinance or of this code.

Code enforcement officer – An employee of the City who enforces this chapter and any civil infraction established in the Beaverton Code or Development Code.

Complaint – Uniform infraction citation and complaint or uniform citation and complaint.

Forfeiture – A monetary penalty.

Person – See BC 1.01.020 (“Person”).

Responsible party – The person responsible for curing or remedying a civil infraction of City code. It includes:

A. The owner of the property or the owner’s manager or agent or other person in control of the property on behalf of the owner;

B. The person occupying the property including bailee, lessee, tenant or other person having possession;

C. The person who is alleged to have committed or authorized the commission of the infraction. [BC 2.10.015, amended by Ordinance No. 3332, 9/13/83; amended by Ordinance No. 4688, 6/21/16]