For the purposes of this subchapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings.
"APPLICANT." Any individual, company, corporation or other entity that wishes to demolish an entire structure within the city.
"BUILDING COMMISSIONER." The individual, or his or her designee, as defined by § 150.03.
"DEMOLITION." Includes any activity intended to disassemble, dismantle, dismember or raze the exterior of any structure. "DEMOLITION" shall not be construed to prevent or hinder the ordinary maintenance and repair of any exterior architectural feature that does not involve a change in its appearance or design, nor to prevent the necessary alterations required in the interest of public safety to remedy an unsafe or dangerous condition.
"DEPARTMENT." The Community Development and Redevelopment Department.
"FENCE." An artificially constructed barrier that is at least four feet in height, of any material or combination of materials, and erected to enclose, screen or separate areas.
"HISTORIC STRUCTURE." Any structure located at an address designated as a local single historic site or within a locally designated historic district as regulated by Chapter 153.
"PERMIT." A written document provided by the Department, which evidences permission being granted to demolish a structure after compliance with all application and permit requirements. All permits issued shall be in the form adopted by the Department for that purpose.
"STRUCTURE." A primary or accessory building on a permanent foundation, with a footprint greater than 200 square feet in size, unless otherwise deemed by the Department not to meet the aforementioned criteria.
(Ord. 7-C-09, passed 4-28-09; Am. Ord. 19-C-14, passed 7-29-14)