For the purpose of this article, certain terms, phrases, words and their derivatives shall be construed as specific in either this article or as specified in the Uniform Housing Code or the Uniform Administrative Code. Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinary accepted meanings within the context with which they are used.
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE. A structure detached from and located on the same lot as a primary building, customarily used with and clearly incidental and subordinate to the primary building or use. ACCESSORY STRUCTURES include but are not limited to shade structures such as covered patios, sheds, workshops, detached garages, gazebos, pergolas, ramadas, or similar structures.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING. A building or portion thereof not designed or not being used for human habitation.
DEPARTMENT. The department tasked by the Mayor with the administration and enforcement of this Ordinance.
DWELLING. One or more connected rooms and a kitchen designed to be occupied by no more than one family for living and sleeping purposes, meeting the requirements of the Uniform Housing Code and the Uniform Administrative Code, as of the date of the unit’s construction. This term includes any structure being used as a dwelling unit, as defined herein, for human habitation.
UNFIT FOR LAWFUL OCCUPANCY OR HUMAN HABITATION. Any commercial building or dwelling in which there exists any of the following conditions: structural defects, dilapidation, defects or materials increasing the hazards of fire, accidents or other calamities; or other conditions, rendering commercial buildings or dwellings unsafe and therefore dangerous or detrimental to public health, safety, morals or welfare of the residents of the City of Albuquerque.
UNSAFE BUILDING. Buildings or structures that are structurally inadequate or compromised or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life, pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Code and Technical Codes.