§ 54-226. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Abandoned property means wrecked or derelict property having no value other than nominal salvage value which has been left abandoned and unprotected from the elements and shall include wrecked, inoperative or partially dismantled motor vehicles, trailers, boats, machinery, refrigerators, washing machines, plumbing fixtures, furniture and any other similar article which had been left abandoned and unprotected from the elements.

Enforcement officer means the county administrator or his designee, assisted by any other individual authorized by law, ordinance or policy adopted pursuant hereto to enforce the provisions of this article.

Nominal salvage value means an article of abandoned property shall be deemed to have a nominal salvage value unless a reasonably prudent man would be led to believe that the fair market value of the property, taking into consideration, its useful life, earning capacity or replacement cost, less depreciation and items of general or special depreciation, would be greater than the costs of salvage, including the removal, transportation, storage and sale of same.

Private property means all lands and improvements other than public lands and improvements.

Public property means canals, all waterways, lands and improvements owned by a governmental body or any governmental agency, including but not limited to easements and rights-of-way.

(Ord. No. 81-73, § 2)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.