For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALLEY APPROACH. The portion of a sidewalk which crosses the entrance from any street to any dedicated alley.
DRIVEWAY APPROACH. The portion of a service driveway lying within the sidewalk and constructed so as to allow the safe passage of vehicles across the sidewalk.
INTERSECTION. The area of the public right-of-way which lies within the projection of two lot lines at the point where the lines meet at an angle to form a lot corner.
NOTICE. A written notice to the affected party directed to the party by first-class or certified mail. NOTICE shall be deemed effective on the date the notice is deposited with a public or private mail carrier postage pre-paid and directed to the party at the party’s last known address known to the city.
OWNER(S). The person or persons shown on the last tax assessment roll in the office of the County Assessor of Douglas County, Oregon.
REMODELING. A structural improvement or new construction made to any structure in which the new construction or improvement exceeds 25% of the value of the improvements on the property as established by the County Tax Assessor at the time a construction permit is obtained.
STRUCTURE. Includes all dwellings, commercial and industrial buildings, and other structures designed for human occupancy.
(Ord. 336-99, passed 6-14-1999)