The following definitions shall apply to the interpretation and enforcement of this subchapter and shall be applied in such a manner as to effect the broad intent of Council in implementing this subchapter, namely, to accomplish the identification of every residence and commercial structure within the village for the purpose of assisting law enforcement personnel, fire personnel and other emergency services personnel. For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE. Any structure which is not a residential structure or outbuilding which has an address or should have an address pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter including, but not limited to, buildings which house businesses, industrial buildings and public buildings.
MULTI-FAMILY OR MULTI-UNIT STRUCTURES. A residential or commercial structure which is a single structure divisible into separate units or apartments with different occupants or owners which has an address or should have an address pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.
OCCUPANT. The individual, firm, corporation, partnership or entity having possession of a residential structure or commercial structure.
OUTBUILDING. Any building or structure which is not a residential structure, commercial structure, multi-family or multi-unit structure, and which does not have a separate address or is not required to have a separate address pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter and the use of which is ancillary to some other structure located upon a part of the real estate.
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE. Any structure utilized either wholly or in part as a residence or domicile of the owner or occupant.
(Ord. 1994- , passed - -1994)