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Administrative offense is any violation of a provision of the Nowthen City Code or any violation of a condition or requirement of a City-issued permit or license, and such violations may be subject to the administrative citation process set forth herein and civil penalties. A flat penalty of $250 per week shall be assessed for each week the violation continues, resulting in a total annual assessment of approximately $2,500 if not corrected within a full year. Property Owner means a person or legal entity listed as the holder of the title to real property in the official land records of the jurisdiction where the property is located. A property owner is responsible for the actions of all responsible parties and shall ensure compliance with the city codes as it affects their property. Property owners include, but is not exclusive to: (a) Individuals, corporations, partnerships, or trusts recorded as owners of the property. (b) Owners of record as defined by the county or city land records. (c) Entities or individuals with a legal or equitable interest in the property. Responsible Party means a person, group, or entity deemed accountable for a violation of laws, ordinances, or regulations. This includes, but is not exclusive to: (a) Occupants or Tenants who are individuals or entities in possession of or residing at the property where the administrative offense is occurring. (b) Persons or Entities in Control and who have authority over or responsibility for the property or activity that constitutes the violation, regardless of ownership. (c) Persons Directly Engaging in the Violation who actions or omissions resulted in the administrative offense.