For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APPROVED SURFACE. Concrete, asphalt or gravel.
DRIVEWAY. A passage way for vehicles composed of concrete, asphalt, or gravel that serves to connect a public street or alleyway to a garage or legal parking space.
ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY. Refers to:
(1) City of Marion's Building Department;
(2) City of Marion's Code Enforcement Department;
(3) City of Marion Police Department;
(4) City of Marion Traffic Commission.
FRONT YARD. A yard extending across the full width of the lot, lying between the front property line or the right-of-way, and the further most projection of the principal building or group of buildings.
HEARING AUTHORITY. Refers to City of Marion Board of Public Works and Safety.
IMPROVED AREA. A section of the lot that has been altered and defined by concrete, asphalt, or gravel with a positive boundary, with the means of providing a parking space for a vehicle.
OWNER/OPERATOR.
(1) PROPERTY OWNER is a person or entity with a fee interest in a parcel of real property in the city, and whose identity and address can be determined from an instrument recorded in the Grant County Recorder's Office.
(2) TENANT is a person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.
(3) VEHICLE OPERATOR is any person who operates or drives a motor vehicle upon public streets, alleyways, etc.
(4) VEHICLE OWNER is a person or entity whose identity and address is on the vehicle's registration issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for that state.
REAR YARD. The yard extending across the full width of a lot and lying between the rear lot line and the further most projection of a building.
SIDE YARD. A yard lying between the further most projection of a building and a side lot line and extending from the required front yard to the required rear yard.
(Ord. 1-2021, passed 3-2-2021)