(1) “Abate” means to repair, replace, remove, destroy, demolish, board-up, or otherwise remedy a condition which constitutes a civil violation by such means, in such a manner, and to such extent as the City Building Official, City Manager, or his/her designee determines is necessary in the interest of the general health, safety, and welfare of the community.

(2) “Code Enforcement Officer” means the City Code Enforcement Officer, the City Building Official, and all other City officials designated by ordinance or by the City Manager for purposes of enforcing the regulations subject to the provisions of this chapter.

(3) “Emergency” means a situation or civil violation which, in the opinion of the City Building Official, City Manager, or his or her designee, requires immediate action to prevent or eliminate an imminent threat to the public health, safety, or welfare of persons or property.

(4) “Hearing Examiner” means the Covington Hearing Examiner and the office thereof established pursuant to the Covington Municipal Code.

(5) “Omission” means a failure to act.

(6) “Person” means and includes individuals, firms, partnerships, corporations, and all associations of natural persons, whether acting by themselves or by an agent or employee.

(7) “Person responsible for violation” means either the person who caused the violation and/or the owner, lessor, tenant, or other person entitled to control, use, and/or occupy property where a civil code violation occurs.

(8) “Nuisance” is an unlawful act, or omitting to perform a duty, or suffering or permitting any condition or thing to be or exist, which act, omission, condition or thing either:

(9) “Regulation” means and includes all of the code provisions, ordinances, standards, regulations, procedures, terms and/or conditions specified under CMC 1.30.040.

(10) “Violation” means: