For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GOVERNING BODY. The City Commission charged with governing the city.
MUNICIPALITY. The City of Etowah, 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 dwelling and any who are in possession thereof.
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. The officer or officers who are authorized by this subchapter to exercise the powers prescribed herein and pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 13-21-101 et seq.
STRUCTURES. Any building or structure, or part thereof, used for human occupation and intended to be so used, and includes any outhouses and appurtenances belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith.
(1994 Code, § 13-202) (Ord. 468, passed 9-19-1991)