§ 32-70. Definitions.

As used in this article:

Affidavit means the affidavit sworn to under oath prepared by the city in accordance with section 32-71 hereof.

Commercial sex acts means any specific activities that would constitute a criminal act under Article 3 (section 18.2-344 et seq.) of Chapter 8 of Title 18.2 of the Code of Virginia, or a substantially similar local ordinance if a criminal charge were to be filed against the individual perpetrator of such criminal activity.

Controlled substance means illegally obtained controlled substances or marijuana, as defined in section 54.1-3401 of the Code of Virginia.

Corrective action means (i) taking specific actions with respect to the buildings or structures on property that are reasonably expected to abate criminal blight on such real property, including the removal, repair or securing of any building, wall or other structure, or (ii) changing specific policies, practices, and procedures of the real property owner that are reasonably expected to abate criminal blight on real property. A local law-enforcement official shall prepare an affidavit on behalf of the city that states specific actions to be taken on the part of the real property owner that the city determines are necessary to abate the identified criminal blight on such real property and that do not impose an undue financial burden on the owner.

Criminal blight means a condition existing on real property that endangers the public health or safety of residents of the city and is caused by (i) the regular presence on the property of persons under the influence of controlled substances; (ii) the regular use of the property for the purpose of illegally possessing, manufacturing or distributing controlled substances; (iii) the regular use of the property for the purpose of engaging in commercial sex acts; or (iv) repeated acts of the malicious discharge of a firearm within any building or dwelling that would constitute a criminal act under section 18.2-279 of the Code of Virginia or a substantially similar local ordinance if a criminal charge were to be filed against the individual perpetrator of such criminal activity.

Law-enforcement official means the chief of police or his designee. The law-enforcement official shall coordinate with the building or fire code official for the city as otherwise provided under applicable laws and regulations.

Owner means the record owner of real property.

Property means real property.

(Ord. No. 6710-10, § 1; Ord. No. 7483-18, § 1)

(Ord. No. 6710-10, § 1; Ord. No. 7483-18, § 1)