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§ 8-2A03 PURPOSE.
   The purpose of this article is to protect, preserve, upgrade and regulate the environmental quality of industrial, commercial and residential neighborhoods in this city, by outlawing conditions which are injurious to the health, safety, welfare or aesthetic characteristics of the neighborhoods and to provide for the administration and enforcement thereof.
§ 8-2A04 RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.
   For the purpose of this article, the following rules of construction shall apply.
   (a)   Any part thereof. Whenever the words premises, structure, building or yard are used, they shall be construed as though they were followed by the words “or any part thereof”.
   (b)   Gender. Words of gender shall be construed to mean neuter, feminine or masculine, as may be applicable.
   (c)   Number. Words of number shall be construed to mean singular or plural, as may be applicable.
   (d)   Tense. Words of tense shall be construed to mean present or future, as may be applicable.
   (e)   Shall. The word shall is mandatory and not permissive.
§ 8-2A05 DEFINITIONS.
   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 that is not currently registered or tagged pursuant to K.S.A. 8-126 to 8-149 inclusive, as amended; or parked in violation of the ordinance; or incapable of moving under its own power; or in a junked or wrecked condition.
   ACCESSORY STRUCTURE. A secondary structure detached from the principal structure but 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. Those parts of a structure that 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. Without limitation, any accumulation of animal, fruit or vegetable waste matter that results from the handling, preparation, cooking, serving, delivering, storage or use of foodstuffs.
   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, whether or not in possession.
   PREMISES. Any lot, plot or parcel of land including the structures thereon. PREMISES shall also mean any lot, plot or parcel of land without any structures thereon.
   REFUSE. Garbage and trash.
   RESIDENTIAL. Used or intended to be used primarily for human habitation.
   STRUCTURE. Anything constructed or erected which requires location on the ground or is attached to something having a location on the ground, including any appurtenances belonging thereto.
   TRASH. 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.
§ 8-2A06 PUBLIC OFFICER.
   The person designated by the city shall designate a public officer to be charged with the administration and enforcement of this article.
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