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The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Agent means, if applicable, either a resident manager or a property manager.

Chief of police includes any person designated by the police chief as his or her delegate in the enforcement of this division.

Controlled substance means the same as in C.R.S. § 18-18-102(5).

Controlled substance analog means the same as in C.R.S. § 18-18-102(6).

Court means the Aurora municipal court.

Criminal nuisance property means any kind of structure, edifice, building, or unit(s) thereof on or in which any of the following activities has occurred or is occurring, or used to commit, conduct, promote, facilitate, or aid the commission of any of the following activities:

(1) Prostitution within the meaning of section 94-216; and/or within the meaning of C.R.S. §§ 18-7-201, 18-7-202, 18-7-203, 18-7-204, 18-7-205, 18-7-206;

(2) Human trafficking within the meaning of C.R.S. § 18-3-503 or 18-3-504;

(3) Professional gambling within the meaning of C.R.S. § 18-10-102(8); gambling on premises, C.R.S. § 18-10-102(5); or keeping of a gambling record, C.R.S. § 18-10-102(7); and/or acts within the meaning of section 94-281;

(4) The unlawful manufacture, cultivation, growth, production, processing, or possession of marijuana within the meaning of section 22-573; and/or within the meaning of C.R.S. § 18-18-405;

(5) The unlawful manufacture, cultivation, growth, production, processing, sale, distribution, storage or use, or possession for any unlawful manufacture, sale, or use, or possession for any unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution or use of a controlled substance, C.R.S. § 18-18-405, or a controlled substance analog, C.R.S. §18-18-102, or an imitation controlled substance, C.R.S. § 18-18-421; except for possession of less than 16 ounces of marijuana;

(6) Unlawful manufacture, sale, or distribution of drug paraphernalia, C.R.S. § 18-18-426;

(7) Prostitution of a child, C.R.S. § 18-7-401(7); soliciting for child prostitution, C.R.S. § 18-7-402; pandering of a child, C.R.S. § 18-7-403; keeping a place of child prostitution, C.R.S. § 18-7-404; pimping a child, C.R.S. § 18-7-405; or inducement of child prostitution, C.R.S. § 18-7-405.5; or

(8) Sexual exploitation of children, C.R.S. § 18-6-403;

(9) Felony or misdemeanor theft, or the unlawful transportation or storage of any property that is the subject of felony or misdemeanor theft, within the meaning of section 94-74; C.R.S. § 18-4-401;

(10) Repeatedly disturbing the peace within the meaning of sections 94-42 (Harassment), 94-107 (Unnecessary noise; disturbing the peace), and 94-110 (Disorderly conduct);

(11) A violation of the following provisions of the Colorado Liquor Code, C.R.S. § 44-3-901(1)(a) (service to a visibly intoxicated person); C.R.S. 44-3-901(1)(b) (providing alcohol to those under 21 years of age); C.R.S. 44-3-901(g) or (h) (selling without a license); C.R.S. 44-3-901(1)(b)(II)(B)(d) (possession in a public place by a minor); C.R.S. 44-3-901(1)(i)(I)(A) through (D) (public consumption when not licensed to do so); C.R.S. 44-3-901(1)(j) (providing premises for alcohol consumption when not licensed to do so); C.R.S. 44-3-901(6)(b)(I) (selling alcohol for consumption between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.; C.C.R. 47-900 (conduct of the establishment).

(12) Operation of an escort business without a license, as required by section 86-402.

(13) Operation of an erotic parlor, as defined in section 86-436.

(14) A violation of any provision of C.R.S. § 18-12-109 relating to the possession, use, or removal of explosive or incendiary devices, or possession of components thereof;

(15) Repeated acts of discharge of any firearm within the meaning of section 94-146, excluding discharge of a slingshot, BB gun or pellet gun;

(16)  Repeated acts of violence within the meaning of state laws applicable to murder in the first degree, C.R.S. § 18-3-102; murder in the second degree, C.R.S. § 18-3-103; assault in the first degree; C.R.S. § 18-3-202; or assault in the second degree, C.R.S. § 18-3-203, but excluding domestic violence acts as defined in C.R.S. § 18-6-800.3(1);

(17) Repeated violations of federal, state, or municipal law which adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of the residents of the city. Violations of this type shall only be actionable as a criminal nuisance activity listed in this section.

Delivery means the same as in C.R.S. § 18-18-102(7).

Distribution means the same as in C.R.S. § 18-18-102(11).

Firearm means the same as in section 94-141.

Gambling means the same as in section 94-276.

Imitation controlled substance means the same as in C.R.S. § 18-18-420(3).

Manufacture means the same as in C.R.S. § 18-18-102(17).

Marijuana means the same as in section 94-218(a).

Owner means any person, agent, firm, corporation, association, or partnership including:

1. Any part owner, joint owner, tenant in common, tenant in partnership, joint tenant, or tenant by the entirety of the whole or of a part of the property; or

2. A mortgagee in possession in whom is vested:

a. All or part of the legal title to property; or

b. All or part of the beneficial ownership and a right to present use and enjoyment of the premises.

Person means any natural person, association, partnership, or corporation capable of owning or using property in the city.

Production means the same as in C.R.S. § 18-18-102(30).

Prostitution means the same as in section 94-216.

Repeated and repeatedly mean the same as "repeatedly" defined in section 62-25, unless stated otherwise.

Sale means the same as in C.R.S. § 18-18-102(33).

Structure means any type of building, dwelling, edifice, enclosure, garage, house, room, shed, shop, store, warehouse, or unit thereof. (Code 1979, § 26-16; Ord. No. 2019-68, § 1, 10-21-2019; Ord. No. 2018-33, § 2, 8-27-2018; Ord. No. 2005-12, § 114, 4-11-2005; Ord. No. 96-43, § 4, 10-7-1996)

Cross reference: Definitions generally, § 1-2.