The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this chapter:
(a) “Accessory building” means a subordinate building as defined in Section 1123.01 of the Planning and Zoning Code.
(b) "Code" means the Property Maintenance Code being Chapter 1387 of the Codified Ordinances of the City.
(c) "Building Administrator" means the City Manager or his authorized representative.
(d) "Duplex" means a building consisting of two dwelling units.
(e) "Dwelling" means a building designed for and occupied exclusively for residential use including one-family, two-family and multi-family dwellings, but not including hotels, boardinghouses, tourist homes, tents or trailers.
(f) "Foundation" means construction primarily below grade which provides support for exterior walls or other structural parts of a building or structure.
(g) "Junk vehicle" means any vehicle that is abandoned, inoperative, partially or fully dismantled or wrecked, or is without a currently valid license plate shall be categorized as either:
(1) Restorable - repairs could be made without exceeding the estimated value to place vehicle in operating condition; or
(2) Wrecked - economically infeasible to restore to operating condition.
The City Manager or other designated official shall make the final determination as to the categorization of any such vehicle.
(h) "Lot with structure" means any lot within the City upon which a structure is located.
(i) "Private garage" means a building or part thereof accessory to a main building providing for the storage of passenger automobiles and in which no occupation, business or service for profit is carried on.
(j) "Multiple family dwelling" means a building or portion thereof designed for or used by three or more families or housekeeping units living independent of one another.
(k) "Apartment building" means a multi-family dwelling comprised of two or more dwelling units, i.e. apartments and each having a separate entrance or entrances.
(Ord. 2008-28. Passed 9-3-08.)