For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Whenever any words and phrases are not defined herein but are defined in the zoning ordinance, any such definition therein shall be deemed to apply to such words and phrases.
"DEMOLITION OF TREE." Any act such as cutting, digging, or injecting into the soil, air, or tree a poisonous substance which threatens the life of the tree.
"HISTORIC BUILDING AND STRUCTURE." Those buildings and structures over 50 years old and possessing identified historical or architectural merit of a degree warranting their preservation.
"NONRATED BUILDING AND STRUCTURE." Those buildings and structures not classified on the historic building map as historic.
"ORDINARY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR." Any work whose purpose and effect is to correct any deterioration or decay of or damage to a structure or any part thereof, and to restore the same, as nearly as may be practicable, to its original condition prior to the occurrence of such deterioration, decay, or damage. Painting is to be considered ordinary maintenance and repair.
"PUBLIC UTILITY." All utilities governed by the Public Service Commission of Indiana.
(Ord. 1982-12, passed 7-31-82; Am. Ord. 1987-12-B, passed 7-21-87)