“Administrative Citation” means a citation issued to a responsible person which gives notice of a violation and the civil fee for such violation.

“Administrative Enforcement Hearing” means a hearing held pursuant to the procedures established by this Title and at the request of a responsible person.

“Administrative Enforcement Order” means an order issued by a hearing examiner. The order may include an order to abate the violation, pay civil fees and administrative costs, or take any other action as authorized or required by this Title and applicable state codes.

“City” means the City of Provo, Utah, including the Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer, and all other employees of the administrative branch of the City.

“Director” means the Development Services Department Director or the Director’s designee.

“Enforcement Official” means any person authorized by the City to enforce violations of the Provo City Code or applicable state codes including, but not limited to, zoning officers, police officers, building inspection officials, fire marshal, and animal control officers.

“Hearing Examiner” means a person appointed by the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee to preside over administrative enforcement hearings.

“Imminent Life Safety Hazard” means any condition that creates a serious and immediate danger to life, property, health, or public safety.

“Mayor” means the Mayor of Provo City.

“Municipal Council” means the Municipal Council of Provo City.

“Notice of Compliance” means a document or form approved by the Development Services Department Director which indicates that a property complies with the requirements outlined in a notice of violation.

“Notice of Emergency Abatement” means a written notice that informs a responsible person of emergency abatement actions taken by the City and the costs of those actions, and orders payment for those costs.

“Notice of Itemized Bill for Costs” means a written notice to a responsible person, itemizing the City’s costs and ordering payment of those costs.

“Notice of Violation” means a written notice that informs a responsible person of code violations and orders certain steps to correct the violations.

“Person” means any natural person, firm, joint venture, joint stock company, partnership, association, club, company, corporation, business trust, organization, or the manager, lessee, agent, sergeant, officer, or employee of any of them, or any other entity that is recognized by law as the subject of rights or duties.

“Property owner” means the record owner of real property as shown on the records of the Utah County Assessor.

“Responsible Person” means the person(s) determined by the City who is responsible for causing or maintaining a violation of the Provo City Code or applicable state codes. The term “Responsible Person” shall include, but is not limited to, a property owner, agent, tenant, lessee, occupant, architect, builder, contractor, or other person who individually or together with another person is responsible for the violation of any provision of the Provo City Code or applicable state codes.

“Written” includes handwritten, typewritten, photocopied, computer printed, or facsimile.