For the purpose of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CONTRACTOR. Any person, partnership, corporation or other business entity engaged in the business of constructing, altering or repairing buildings or other structures or lots and all trades and crafts associated with such work, including, but not restricted to, general building contractors, excavating contractors, cement or concrete contractors, masonry contractors, carpentry contractors, heating, air conditioning, ventilating, mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractors and subcontractors.
(1) Any person who engages in the construction, repair or alteration of any building or structure within the village for which a building permit is required, is presumed to be a contractor and must be licensed hereunder unless such presumption is rebutted.
(2) A homeowner engaged in constructing, altering or repairing his personal residence or lot shall not be considered a contractor for purposes of this subchapter.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR. A contractor who uses one or more trades or subcontractors to perform the required construction to complete any project for which a building permit is required.
SUBCONTRACTORS. A contractor who performs only that type of work that is classified as a trade (for example plumbing, electrical, and the like).
(Ord. 1198, passed 11-23-87)