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The definitions in this section apply to the following terms as used in this part:
Disturbance means any conduct constituting any violation of the public nuisance ordinance and any disturbing or loud noise in violation of the noise ordinance.
Response means the arrival of a police officer or firefighter at the scene of a disturbance to render whatever service is reasonably required in order to stop a disturbance.
Responsible party is: (1)
The person or persons who owns the property where the disturbance took place, provided that warning has been mailed to the owner of the property as set forth herein and the disturbance occurs at least two weeks after the mailing of such warning.
(2)
The person or persons residing on or otherwise in control of the property where the disturbance took place.
(3)
The person or persons who organized or sponsored the gathering that caused the disturbance.
(4)
All persons attending such gatherings who engage in conduct causing a disturbance.
(5)
Nothing in this section shall be construed to impose liability on the resident or owners of the premises or sponsor of the gathering, for the conduct of persons who are present without the express or implied consent of the resident or sponsor, as long as the resident and sponsor have taken all steps reasonably necessary to exclude such uninvited participants from the premises, including landlords who are actively attempting to evict a tenant from the premises.
Response costs means the costs associated with responses by law enforcement, fire and other emergency response providers (including code enforcement personnel), to a disturbance, including but not limited to: (1)
Salaries and benefits of law enforcement, fire or other emergency response personnel for the amount of time spent responding to, remaining at, or otherwise dealing with disturbances and the administrative costs attributable to such response(s);
(2)
The cost of any medical treatment to or for any law enforcement, fire or other emergency response personnel injured responding to, remaining at or leaving the scene of a disturbance;
(3)
The cost of repairing any town or emergency services equipment or property damaged, and the cost of the use of any such equipment, in responding to, remaining at or leaving the scene of a disturbance;
(4)
The total amount of response costs for which a responsible party may be liable shall not exceed $2,000.00.
(Ch. 952, § 1, 12-5-2011; Ch. 957, § 1, 3-5-2012)