(A) For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUILDING COMMISSIONER. The County Building Commissioner and his or her duly authorized representatives. Authorized representatives shall include all employees holding positions identified within the budget classifications for the Planning Division and the Code Enforcement Division of the annual budget as approved and as amended by the County Council from time to time.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT. The County Building Department. The County Building Department is hereby re-established and confirmed as a county department.
COMMISSIONERS. The county executive for the county.
CONSTRUCTION. As provided in I.C. 22-12-1-7, as amended, but shall also include:
(a) The conversion of buildings and structures, or parts of them, from one occupancy classification to another;
(b) The movement or demolition of buildings, structures and equipment for the operation of buildings and structures; and/or
(c) The erection, assembly, alteration, equipment, use, occupancy, location, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, remodeling of and additions to buildings, structures and appurtenances.
COUNTY. The County of Elkhart, State of Indiana.
DIRECTOR. The County Plan Director.
PERMIT. A building permit required by and to be issued in accordance with the terms and provisions of § 151.06 of this chapter.
(B) Unless otherwise provided in this subchapter, the definitions provided in I.C. 22-12-1, as amended, shall govern the use of those terms as contained in this chapter.
(Ord. 08-400, passed 11-3-2008; Ord. 2013-330, passed 8-5-2013)