The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this subchapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
BUILDING. Any enclosed structure designed for commercial use, including engaging in trade or manufacturing.
CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL or BUILDING OFFICIAL. The designated building official for the city or his or her designated representative.
CITY COUNCIL or COUNCIL. The City Council of Gun Barrel City.
CITY ENGINEER. The City Engineer for the city or his or her designated representative, or any engineer hired by the city as an independent contractor.
CITY MANAGER. The chief administrative officer of the city, or his or her designated representative.
CITY STAFF. The officers, employees and agents of the city assigned and designated from time to time by the City Manager and/or Council to review, comment and/or report on issues regarding the regulations found within this subchapter.
OWNER. The person that owns the real property on which a building is situated, according to the real property records of Henderson County, or the records of the Henderson County Appraisal District.
SECURED.
(1) All accessible means of ingress and egress to the vacant structure, including but not limited to all exterior doorways and windows, are locked so as to prevent unauthorized entry by vagrants and criminals.
(2) TEMPORARILY SECURED. All accessible means of ingress and egress to the vacant structure, including but not limited to all exterior doorways and windows, are covered with plywood which has been nailed or bolted in place so as to prevent unauthorized entry by vagrants and criminals.
STRUCTURE. That which is built or constructed.
UNIT. A part of a building distinctly separated from other spaces within the building. It must be directly accessible from an outer door or through an interior door in a shared hallway rather than by walking through another building space.
VACANT STRUCTURE. All lawful commercial activity at the building has ceased, or reasonably appears to have ceased, for 150 days; or the building contains more than three units (single building subdivided for multiple businesses), 75% or more of which have not been used lawfully, or reasonably appear not to have been used lawfully, for more than 150 days.
(Ord. O-2021-048, passed 1-25-22)