For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUILDINGS. Any structure having a roof supported by columns or walls for the support, enclosure, shelter or protection of persons, animals, chattels or property of any kind.
DWELLING. Any building or portion thereof which is designed for or used for residential purposes, excluding house trailers, as hereinafter defined.
DWELLING, MULTIPLE. A building designed for or occupied exclusively by three or more families.
DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY. A building designed for or occupied exclusively by one family.
DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY OR DUPLEX. A building designed for or occupied exclusively by two families.
FAMILY. One or more persons related by blood, marriage, adoption, occupying a dwelling and living as a single housekeeping unit and doing their own cooking on the premises, as distinguished from a group occupying a boarding hose, lodging house or hotel, as herein defined.
JUNKYARD. A lot, land or structure, or part thereof, used primarily for the collecting, storage and sale of wastepaper, rags, scrap metal or discarded materials; or for the collection, dismantling, storage and salvaging of machinery or vehicles not in running condition and for the sale of parts thereof. A JUNKYARD includes auto-wrecking yards.
TRAILER, HOUSE. A vehicle designed or intended for use for, or used for, living or sleeping purposes and having no foundation other than wheels, blocks, skids, jacks, horses or skirtings. When a HOUSE TRAILER is attached to the ground by a permanent foundation, it shall be deemed to be a trailer building; said building shall not qualify as a dwelling, as hereinbefore defined.
(Ord. 3, Series 1990-91, passed 7-23-1990)