1363.202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS
1363.202.1 ALLIGATORING
A characteristic in asphalt which occurs during aging. Exposed asphalt inherently over time loses volatile oils, in conjunction with oxidation caused by UV exposure creates a pattern of cracks. These cracks resemble alligator hide.
1363.202.2 APPROVED
Approved by the Building Commissioner or a duly authorized representative.
 
1363.202.3 BUILDING MATERIALS
Items used in construction of structures or in landscaping, including, but not limited to lumber, plywood, concrete, rebar, roofing, siding, doors, windows, flashing, piping, fencing or other materials commonly used for building or construction, being either new or used.
 
1363.202.4 BUILDING COMMISSIONER 
The official who is charged with the administration and enforcement of this code, or any duly authorized representative.
1363.202.5 COMPOST BIN 
A closed container used to house a heap of decomposing organic material.
 
1363.202.6 COMPOST HEAP 
A pile of organic materials kept under controlled conditions so that the original raw materials are transformed by decay and degradation into humus.
 
1363.202.7 CONDEMN 
To adjudge unfit for occupancy.
 
1363.202.8 DISCARDED MATERIALS
The accumulation of wood, appliances, furniture, mattresses, motor vehicle parts or tires, building materials, toys, recreational or sporting equipment, carpeting or any other material or equipment whereby its placement upon real property is not consistent with its intended normal use or due to its condition and/or state of disrepair is not usable for its normal intended use.
1363.202.9 DWELLING UNIT
A group of rooms comprising living, dining, sleeping room or rooms, storage closets, as well as space and equipment for cooking, bathing and toilet facilities, all used by only one family.
 
1363.202.10 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AREA 
A tract of land that has been awarded protected status in order to ensure that natural features or biota are safeguarded.
 
1363.202.11 EXTERIOR PROPERTY 
The open space on the premises and on an adjoining property under the control of owners or operators of such premises.
 
1363.202.12 GARBAGE
The animal or vegetable waste resulting from the hauling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food. Vegetable waste as part of a managed compost heap shall not be considered garbage.
 
1363.202.13 GUARD 
A building component or a system of building components located at or near the open sides of elevated walking surfaces that minimizes the possibility of a fall from the walking surface to a lower level.
 
1363.202.14 IMMINENT DANGER
A condition which would cause serious or life-threatening injury or death at any time. Imminent meaning ready to take place especially hanging threateningly over one's head.
 
1363.202.15 INOPERABLE VEHICLE
Motor-driven vehicles that cannot, physically or lawfully, under their own power, and without repair or replacement of parts, be operated on the public highways of the City and have remained in such inoperable condition for 10 or more consecutive days, or a motor driven vehicle which has no attached vehicle registration or to which the attached vehicle registration is expired or which vehicle registration attached is registered to another vehicle.
 
1363.202.16 LANDSCAPE AREA
A portion of property where the surface of the ground has been purposely planted, cultivated and maintained to create an aesthetic effect, which includes, but is not limited to lawn grass, ornamental grass, bushes, trees, flowers or other vegetation and surface covering, such as gravel, rocks, shale, bark mulch, soils and paving stones, but does not include weeds or noxious weeds.
 
1363.202.17 OCCUPANCY 
The purpose for which a building or portion thereof is utilized or occupied.
 
1363.202.18 OCCUPANT/OCCUPIER
Any individual living or sleeping or operating a business within a building, or having possession of a space within a building.
 
1363.202.19 OPERATOR/MANAGER 
Any person who has charge, care or control of a structure or premises which is let or offered for occupancy.
 
1363.202.20 OWNER
Any person, agent, operator, manager, firm or corporation having legal or equitable interest in the property; or recorded in the official records of the State, County or Municipality as holding title to the property; or otherwise having control of the property, including the trustee of a trust holding such property of any such person, and the executor or administrator of the estate of such person if granted authority to take possession or control of real property by a court.
 
1363.202.21 PERSON
An individual, corporation, partnership or any other group acting as a unit.
 
1363.202.22 PREMISES
A lot, plot or parcel of land including any structure thereon.
 
1363.202.23 RIGHT OF WAY
A general term denoting land, property or the interest therein, usually in the configuration of a strip, acquired for or devoted to transportation purposes. Right of way includes the roadway, shoulders or berm, ditch, and slopes extending to the right-of-way limits under the control of the State or local authority.
1363.202.24 RIPARIAN ZONE
The part of the watershed immediately adjacent to the stream channel located in the 500 year flood plain or 50 feet from the centerline of the stream or creek, whichever is greater.
 
1363.202.25 RUBBISH
Combustible and noncombustible waste materials, except garbage; the term shall include the residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke and other combustible materials, paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, packaging materials, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral matter, glass, paper waste, crockery and dust. Tree branches and yard trimmings which are part of a managed compost heap shall not be considered rubbish.
 
1363.202.26 SAFE
Free from risk or harm.
 
1363.202.27 SANITARY
Characterized by or readily kept in cleanliness.
1363.202.28 STRUCTURE
That which is built or constructed.
1363.202.29 TENANT 
A person, corporation, partnership or group, whether or not the legal owner of record, occupying a building or portion thereof as a unit.
1363.202.30 VEHICLE, COMMERCIAL
Any vehicle, trailer, tractor or other type of motor vehicle used for commercial, industrial, or institutional activities and having identification by means of vehicle signage or commercial license plates or being over 6,500 pounds in gross vehicle weight.
1363.202.31 WOODED AREA
An un-landscaped tract of land consisting of a dense growth of trees, plants and underbrush.
1363.202.32 WORKMANLIKE
Executed in a skilled or professional manner; e.g., generally plumb, level, square, in line, undamaged and without marring adjacent work.
(Ord. 2012-39. Passed 5-15-12.)