For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(a) “Common Area.” An area in or upon or part of a rental property which may be used by more than one tenant.
(b) “Deterioration.” The condition or appearance characterized by holes, breaks, rot, crumbling, cracking, peeling, rusting or other evidence of physical decay or neglect, lack of maintenance or excessive use.
(c) “Garbage.” Animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
(d) “Owner.” The person listed on the County Auditor’s tax records as the owner of a parcel.
(e) “Premises.” A lot, plot or parcel of land, including the buildings or structures thereon.
(f) “Rental Agreement.” Any agreement or lease, written or oral, which entitles a tenant to use and occupy a premises.
(g) “Rental Property.” Any property which is occupied by one or more tenant.
(h) “Structure.” Any residential, commercial, or industrial building, shed, outbuilding, barn, or garage, and their appurtenances, signs, sign post, fence, landscape or retaining walls or any other item that was fixed upon the property.
(i) “Tenant.” A person entitled under a rental agreement to the exclusive use and occupancy of a premises.
(j) “Vehicle.” Includes, but is not limited to an automobile, car, truck, SUV, station wagon, semi, pickup, tractor, motorcycle, mini-bike, go-cart, dune-buggy, boat, raft, cart, wagon, trailer or any other similar equipment.
(Ord. 980. Passed 1-3-06.)