For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE. Any motor vehicle which:
(1) Is not currently registered or tagged pursuant to K.S.A. 8-126 to 8-149 inclusive, as amended;
(2) Is parked in violation of any ordinance;
(3) Is incapable of moving under its own power; or
(4) Is in a junked or wrecked condition.
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE. A secondary structure which is detached from the principal structure on the same premises, including, but not limited to, garages, sheds, barns or outbuildings.
COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL. Used or intended to be used primarily for other than residential purposes.
DILAPIDATION, DETERIORATION OR DISREPAIR. Any condition characterized by, but not limited to: holes, breaks, rot, decay, crumbling, cracking, peeling or flaking paint, rusting or other evidence of physical damage, neglect, lack of maintenance, excessive use or weathering.
EXTERIOR. The parts of a structure which are exposed to the weather or subject to contact with the elements, including, but not limited to: sidings, facings, veneers, masonry, roofs, foundations, porches, screens, shutters, windows, doors or signs.
GARBAGE. Any accumulation of animal, fruit or vegetable waste matter that results from the handling, preparation, cooking, serving, delivering, storage or use of foodstuffs.
OWNER. The legal owner of record, his or her designated agent, lessee, tenant, occupant or other person having charge or control of the premises, unless otherwise specifically described or defined herein.
PERSON. Any individual, individuals, corporation, partnership, unincorporated association, other business organization, committee, board, trustee, receiver, agent or other representative who has charge, care, control or responsibility for maintenance of any premises, regardless of status as owner, renter, tenant or lessee, and whether or not in possession.
PREMISES. Any lot, plot or parcel of land including any structures located thereon.
REFUSE. Garbage and trash.
RESIDENTIAL. Used or intended to be used primarily for human habitation.
STRUCTURE. Anything constructed or erected on any premises and which is attached to the ground or attached to something which is attached to the ground.
TRASH. Any combustible waste consisting of, but not limited to: papers, cartons, boxes, barrels, wood, excelsior, furniture, bedding, rags, leaves, yard trimmings or tree branches, and non-combustible waste consisting of, but not limited to: metal, tin, cans, glass, crockery, plastics, mineral matter, ashes, clinkers or street rubbish and sweepings.
WEATHERED. Deterioration caused by exposure to the elements.
YARD. The area of the premises not occupied by any structure.
(Ord. 1423, passed 4-14-2008)