Roanoke |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 21. OFFENSES—MISCELLANEOUS |
Article VIII. REMOVAL OR REPAIR OF BUILDINGS OR OTHER STRUCTURES HARBORING ILLEGAL DRUG ACTIVITY |
§ 21-209. Definitions.
As used in this article:
Affidavit means the affidavit prepared by the city manager in accordance with section 21-210 hereof.
Controlled substance means the same as that term is defined in section 54.1-3401, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
Corrective action means the taking of steps which are reasonably expected to be effective to abate drug blight on real property, such as removal, repair or securing of any building, wall or other structure.
Drug blight means a condition existing on real property which tends to endanger the public health or safety of residents of the city and is caused by the regular presence on the property of persons under the influence of controlled substances or the regular use of the property for the purpose of illegally possessing, manufacturing or distributing controlled substances.
Owner means the record owner of real property.
(Ord. No. 34662, § 1, 2-7-00)
(Ord. No. 34662, § 1, 2-7-00)