As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:

AUTHOR: Where a nuisance exists upon property and is the outgrowth of the usual, natural or necessary use of the property, the landlord or his agent, the tenant or his agent, and all other persons having control of the property on which such nuisance exists, shall be deemed to be the authors thereof and shall be equally liable and responsible. Where any such nuisance shall arise from the unusual or unnecessary use of such property or from the business thereon conducted, then the occupants and all other persons contributing to the continuance of such nuisance shall be deemed the authors.

NUISANCE: Whatever is dangerous to human life or health and whatever renders soil, air, water or food impure or unwholesome is declared to be a nuisance and unlawful. It shall be unlawful for any person either as an owner, agent or occupant to create or aid in creating or contributing to or maintaining a nuisance.

PRIVACY FENCE: Is six feet (6') in height with no visibility through the fence which totally encloses the area where the nuisance exists. Fencing materials consist of anything that is sold commercially as fencing material, consisting of, but not limited to, wood slabs, vinyl, block, brick, stone, and chain link with slats. (1978 Code §§ 10-311, 10-312; amd. Ord. 07-3, 6-12-2007)