For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“Alteration” means any act or process that changes one or more of the exterior features of a structure through the erection, construction, reconstruction, or painting a part thereof.
“Building” means any structure with walls or roof, site, or property used for commercial purposes within the designated area as set forth in this chapter.
“District” means the area described in Section 17.34.020.
“Repair” means an applied coating of paint or stain to the exterior of a structure, or upkeep of any stucco, sheetrock, wood exterior, stone, rock, glass, or other exterior covering of a building, site, property, or structure; and/or any change that is not construction, removal, or alteration.
“Structure, site, building, property, or incidental appurtenances” means anything already constructed, to be constructed or erected, in the designated area referenced in this chapter, the use of which requires permanent or temporary location on or in the ground, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, buildings, fences, gazebos, signs, radio and television antennas, including supporting towers, and any other structure or building that would normally be allowed in a commercial zone.
“Urban nuisance” means:
1. Any structure, property, building, site, or incidental appurtenance that is not properly maintained. Maintenance requirements are listed in Section 17.34.120.
2. Any structure, property, building, site, or incidental appurtenance to exist, which, because of the condition of the exterior, invites vandalism, graffiti, damage to the building, unlawful entry by persons not otherwise authorized to be present in the area, affects the overall structural maintenance of the structure, property, building, and site, in a manner as to allow rodents or other vermin to infest the area, or which in any manner affects the public's health or safety, in general, or as regards the immediate property owner or adjoining property owners.
(Ord. 569 (part), 2019)