For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
“ACCESSORY STRUCTURE.” A building or structure subordinate to a primary building or structure in area, intent, and/or purpose. (Cross-referenced with Article 10 of the Butler Zoning Ordinance.)
“ADDRESS.” A number designation for a property for identification purposes. An address may include several “lots” under common ownership.
“AUTOMOBILE.” A four-wheeled, self-propelled vehicle, designed for transporting passengers inside a metal body. (Cross-referenced with § 70.06
of this Code.)
“BUS.” A large, enclosed motor vehicle built and used for the purpose of transporting over ten passengers. (Cross-referenced with § 70.06
of this Code.)
“CAMPING TRAILER/TENT TRAILER.” A vehicular portable structure mounted on wheels constructed with collapsible, partial side walls of fabric, plastic, or other pliable materials for folding compactly while being transported. (Cross-referenced with § 70.06
of this Code.)
“COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND USE.” Refers to the business districts established in the Butler Zoning Ordinance (GB, NB) and commercial uses of land.
“COMMERCIAL VEHICLES.” Vans, trucks (panel or pick-up) of any size, that are owned or leased and used as a commercial vehicle by either a licensed contractor or a business. (Cross-referenced with § 70.06
of this Code.)
“INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT AND USE.” Refers to the Institutional and Office (INS) district as established by the Butler Zoning Ordinance. Also refers to an institutional use such as a church or school.
“LOT.” A lot is defined in Article 10 of the Butler Zoning Ordinance to wit: “a piece, parcel or tract of land designated by its owner or developer to be used, developed or built upon as a unit under single ownership or control. A ‘Lot’ may or may not coincide with a lot of record. There are generally three types of lots identified in this Ordinance - interior lots, corner lots, and through lots.” For the purpose of this chapter, adjoining lots under the same ownership are considered as a whole to be subject to the requirements of this chapter.
“MOTOR VEHICLE, COMMERCIAL.” A motor vehicle used or designed to be used for business or commercial purposes. (Cross-referenced with § 70.06
of this Code.)
“MOTOR VEHICLE, INOPERABLE.” Any motorized vehicle incapable of being immediately driven and one or not properly licensed in accordance with Indiana law or the laws of other states. (Cross-referenced with § 70.06
of this Code.)
“MOTOR VEHICLE, OPERABLE.” Any motorized vehicle capable of being immediately driven and properly licensed in accordance with Indiana law or the laws of other states. (Cross-referenced with § 70.06
of this Code.)
“PARK STRIP.” A strip of land, typically three to ten feet in width, in a public right-of-way, between a street surface and a sidewalk. The portion of a park strip adjacent to a street surface may or may not contain a curb.
“PRIMARY STRUCTURE/BUILDING.” The building or structure in which the principal use of the lot or premises is located or conducted, with respect to residential uses, the principal building or structure shall be the main dwelling. (Cross-referenced with Article 10 of the Butler Zoning Ordinance.)
“RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV).” A vehicular-type unit primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use, which either has its own motor power or is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle, including trailers with wheels and camper units mounted on pick-up beds. (Cross-referenced with § 70.06
of this Code.)
“RESIDENTIAL AREA.” Includes all those areas within the corporate limits of the city carrying any residential zoning designation, as they now exist or as they may be amended in the future, and any other area, lot, or location that has a residential structure thereon and has characteristics consistent with and similar with residential areas as described in the Butler Zoning Ordinance.
“TENT.” Collapsible shelter made of cloth, canvas, or other material stretched and sustained by poles and used for outdoor camping. This definition also includes commercial tents, homemade tents, lean-to’s, blankets, tarps, commercial tents and tents or canvas pieces that are sold and fitted specifically to fit the bed of a pick-up truck.
“TRAILER.” A wheeled device, either open or enclosed, designed and used for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that some part of its weight, and that of its load, rests upon or is carried by said motor vehicle. (Cross-referenced with § 70.06
of this Code.)
“VAN.” A four-wheeled, box-type, self-propelled vehicle, designed for transporting passengers or cargo. (Cross-referenced with § 70.06
of this Code.)
“YARD.” A yard is as defined in Article 10 of the Butler Zoning Ordinance, to wit: “A space on the same lot with a principal building that is open and unobstructed except as otherwise authorized by this ordinance. All required yards shall be kept free of all material including but not limited to, buildings, structures, material for sale, storage, advertising or display to attract attention and parking lots.”
(Ord. 1706, passed 6-1-20)