For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Alteration. As applied to a building or structure, means a change or rearrangement in the structural parts or in the exit facilities; as enlargement, whether by extending on a side or by increasing in height; or the moving from one location or position to another; and the term “alter” in its various moods and tenses and its participle refers to the making of an alteration.
Approved. As applied to a material, device or mode of construction, means approved by the enforcement officer under this article or by other authority designated by law to give approval in the matter in question.
Basic structural elements. The parts of a building which provide the principal strength, stability, integrity, shape and safety of the building, including but not limited to plates, studs, joists, rafters, stringers, stairs, sub-flooring, flooring, sheathing, lathing, roofing, siding, window frames, door frames, porches, railings, eaves, chimneys, flashing, masonry and all other essential components.
Building. Any structure, place or any other construction built for the shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels or property of any kind or any part of the structure, shelter or property.
Governing body. The City Council of the City of Greenville.
Demolish. The demolition and removal of the entire building or structure, leaving the property free and clear of any debris and without holes or pockets which may retain water.
Enforcement Officer. A city code enforcement officer, building inspector, fire code inspector, or other employee designated by the City Manager to enforce the provisions of this article.
Nonresidential. Any building or structure or portion of a building or structure occupied or intended to be occupied, in whole or in part, for a use other than a dwelling unit, home, residing place, living space or sleeping space for one or more human beings, either permanently or transiently.
Occupant. Any person who is a tenant or has actual possession of a nonresidential building or structure or part thereof.
Operator. Any person who has charge, care or control of a nonresidential building or structure, or part thereof.
Owner. Any person, group of persons, or any entity owning or lawfully possessing, keeping, or having care, custody, or control of any property covered by this article. In the case of real property, the owner includes the authorized agent or property manager of the owner or any tenant.
Parties in interest. All individuals, associations, and corporations that have interests of record in a building or structure and any that are in possession of a nonresidential building or structure.
Premises. Any lot or parcel of land inclusive of any building or improvements located thereon.
Safe. A condition which is not likely to do harm to humans or to real or personal property.
State Building Code. The North Carolina State Building Code, as may be amended from time to time, or any superseding regulation.
Structurally sound. Substantially free from flaw, defect, decay or deterioration to the extent that the building or structure or structural member is capable of adequately or safely accomplishing the purpose for which it was intended or designed.
Structure. Anything constructed or placed upon a property which is supported by the ground or which is supported by any other structure, except a currently operable licensed vehicle.
Unsafe. A condition which is reasonably likely to do harm to humans or to real or personal property if not corrected or stopped.
Vacant industrial warehouse. Any building or structure designed for the storage of goods or equipment in connection with manufacturing processes, which has not been used for that purpose for at least one year and has not been converted to another use.
Vacant manufacturing facility. Any building or structure previously used for the lawful production or manufacturing of goods, which has not been used for that purpose for at least one year and has not been converted to another use.
(Ord. No. 23-082, § 1, passed 12-14-2023)