ABANDONED: To stop or discontinue work authorized by building location permit, for the period of time specified in this title.
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR USE: A use or structure on the same lot and of a nature that is incidental and subordinate to, the principal use or structure.
ADDITION: An extension or increase in floor area or height of a building or structure.
AFFECTED PERSONS: Anyone having a bona fide interest in real property that may be adversely affected by approval, denial or failure to act upon an application submitted under the provisions of this title.
AGENT: A person who shall have charge, care or control of any structure or property as owner, or agent of the owner, or as executor, executrix, administrator, administratrix, trustee or guardian of the estate of the owner. Any such person representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this code to the same extent as if that person was the owner.
AGRICULTURAL: Uses related to cultivation of the land, floriculture, horticulture, animal and poultry husbandry, grazing or pasturing of livestock, general farming.
APPROVED: Accepted or authorized by the planning director or designee.
ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTION: Anything attached to and extending outward from the exterior wall or face of a structure, including, but not limited to:
A. Eaves: The lower edge or edges of a roof, usually projecting beyond the sides of a building.
B. Awning: Architectural projection that provides weather protection, identity or decoration and is wholly supported by the building to which it is attached. An awning is comprised of a lightweight, rigid skeleton structure over which a covering is attached.
C. Balcony: An exterior floor projecting from and supported by a structure without additional independent supports.
D. Canopy: An architectural projection that provides weather protection, identity or decoration and is supported by the building to which it is attached.
E. Deck: An exterior floor system supported on at least two (2) opposing sides by an adjoining structure and/or posts, piers, or other independent supports.
F. Platform: A raised, horizontal surface of wood, stone, metal, composite, or similar materials.
ATTACHED: A structure that has at least part of a wall in common with another building. (Ord. 535, 4-2-2014)