Columbia Definitions and rules of construction ordinance (§ 11-221)

The following definitions and rules of construction apply to this article:

Debris includes, but is not limited to, weed cuttings, cut and fallen trees and shrubs, overgrown vegetation, rubbish and trash, lumber and firewood not piled neatly, parts of derelict cars or trucks, broken furniture, flammable material which may endanger public safety or material which is unhealthy or unsafe and declared to be a public nuisance.

Enforcement official means any person designated by the director to enforce the provisions of this article.

Hearing officer means the director or a person designated by the director to conduct hearings under this article.

Private property means any property within the corporate limits of the city that is not owned or controlled by the city.