For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DWELLING. Any building or structure, or part thereof, used and occupied for human occupation or use or intended to be so used, and includes any outhouses and appurtenances belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith.
GOVERNING BODY. The City Council charged with governing the city.
MUNICIPALITY. The City of Crossville, Tennessee, and the areas encompassed within existing city limits or as hereafter annexed.
OWNER. The holder of title in fee simple and every mortgagee of record.
PARTIES IN INTEREST. All individuals, associations, corporations and others who have interests of record in a structure and any who are in possession thereof.
PLACE OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION. Any building or structure in which goods are supplied or services performed, or in which the trade of the general public is solicited.
PUBLIC AUTHORITY. Any housing authority or any officer who is in charge of any department or branch of the government of the city or state relating to health, fire, building regulations or other activities concerning structures in the city.
PUBLIC OFFICER. Any officer or officers of the city or the executive director or other chief executive officer of any commission or authority established by the city or jointly with any other municipality who is authorized by this chapter to exercise the power prescribed herein and pursuant to T.C.A. §§ 13-21-101 et seq.
STRUCTURE. Any dwelling or place of public accommodation or vacant building or structure suitable as a dwelling or place of public accommodation.
(Ord. 1013, passed 11-11-2003)