The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation of the Code:
(a) "Code" means the Residential Exterior Maintenance Code, being Chapter 1351
of the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Lordstown.
(b) "Blighted area" means the same as defined in Ohio Revised Code 1728.01(e) as amended, incorporated herein.
(c) "Building" means the same as defined in Section 1121.01(4) of the Planning and Zoning Code incorporated herein.
(d) “Residential property and buildings” means a lot or tract of land or building or other structure or grounds which are used or intended to be used or which property's last active use was primarily for residential purposes, whether conforming or nonconforming. Buildings other than the primary residence on a working farm in an agricultural district are exempt from the definition of residential property and buildings.
(e) “Deteriorate” means to fall below the condition of good repair.
(f) “Excessive vegetation” means all vegetation above ten inches in height, dead or alive, other than the following: ground cover, shrubbery, flowers, gardens and trees which are planted and maintained in accordance with good landscape practice and the community standard in the Village of Lordstown; and vegetation which is incorporated into an agricultural use.
(g) "Exterior" means those portions of a building or structure or grounds which can be seen or which are exposed from the outside.
(h) "Good repair" means a condition of sound maintenance of residential property and buildings in accordance with the standards of the community as a whole.
(i) "Graffiti" means unauthorized drawings or markings of an exterior surface, without regard to the content of the drawing or marking.
(j) "Grounds" means that portion of residential property which does not support a building or structure.
(k) "Litter" means garbage waste, peelings, vegetables or fruits, rubbish, ashes, cans, bottles, wire, paper, cartons, boxes, parts of automobiles, tires, wagons, furniture, glass, oil of an unsightly nature, storage of excess building materials or anything else of any unsightly or unsanitary nature.
(l) "Nuisance" for the purpose of this Code, means:
(1) Any condition which violates this chapter, or
(2) Any other condition which contributes to the deterioration of residential property.
(m) "Obsolete" means no longer serving any current purpose, either aesthetic or functional.
(n) "Occupant" means any person who has actual or constructive possession of residential property and buildings, including but not limited to a homeowner, lessee, sublessee, assignee, licensee or permittee whether with or without the consent of the owner.
(o) "Operator or Agent" means any person who has the charge, care or control of residential property and buildings, whether with or without the consent of the owner or occupant.
(p) "Owner" means any person who, alone or jointly with others, has legal or equitable title to residential property and buildings, with or without actual constructive possession thereof.
(q) "Person" means any entity, either natural or created by law, including but not limited to a natural person, corporation, partnership, association, executor, administrator, trustee, receiver, guardian or other fiduciary.
(r) "Zoning Administrator" means the person, or his authorized representative, responsible for the administrative planning, organization and supervision of the Planning and Zoning Department under the general direction of the Mayor.
(Ord. 40-2003. Passed 6-16-03.)