For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MAINTENANCE. The recurrent day-to-day, periodic, or scheduled work upon the constituent nonstructural parts of a building required to preserve or restore the building to such condition that it may be effectively used for its intended purpose. Includes work undertaken to prevent damage to a building which otherwise would be more costly to restore. Examples: Painting and re-roofing without change in size.
REPAIR. The restoration of a building to such condition that it may be effectively used for its intended purposes by overhaul, reprocessing, or replacement of its constituent structural parts or materials that have deteriorated by action of the elements or usage and which have not been corrected through maintenance. Examples: Replacement or relocation of piling, joists, flooring, trusses, and bearing walls.
('85 Code, § 8-2.1c.) (Ord. 8, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 02-10, passed 7-8-02)