“City” means the city of Everett, its officers, employees, and agents.

“Commercial space” means any portion of a structure in the urban mixed zone that is not intended for residential use.

Occupied. A commercial space is considered occupied if a permitted, nonresidential use is physically located and lawfully operating in the space for at least six consecutive months.

“Responsible person” means any person, firm, association, corporation or any agent thereof owning, leasing, renting or having lawful possession of a structure in the urban mixed zone.

“Urban mixed zone” means the UM zone in the city of Everett as defined by the Everett zoning code, Title 19.

“Vacant commercial space” means any portion of a street-level commercial space that, on or after September 1, 2009, is not occupied and has not been occupied during the preceding ninety days. (Ord. 3617-18 § 8, 2018; Ord. 3127-09 § 3, 2009.)