Approved by the Building Commissioner or a duly authorized representative.
A structure which is permanently affixed to the land, having one or more floors and a roof, being bounded by either open space or lot lines, and used as a shelter or enclosure for humans or animals or an enclosure for personal property or goods. Building may be used synonymously with structure. Building shall also include a detached structure whose purpose is related to, but subordinate to, that of the principal building on the same parcel of land. Detached garages, tool sheds and barns are all examples of accessory buildings.
Items used in construction of structures or in landscaping, including, but not limited to steel, masonry, lumber, plywood, concrete, roofing, siding, doors, windows, flashing, piping, finishes, fencing or other materials commonly used for building or construction, being either new or used.
The official who is charged with the administration and enforcement of this code, or any duly authorized representative.
A dangerous structure means any of the following:
a. An abandoned or vacant structure or dwelling unit that constitutes a hazard to the health or safety of persons who may come on or near the property on which the structure or dwelling unit is located and which is not fenced in or otherwise protected to reasonably prohibit public access thereto. This includes missing or broken windows or doors.
b. A structure or dwelling unit that is severely damaged by fire, storm or other natural or manmade causes and which has remained in such damaged condition for a period of 3 months or more and which constitutes a hazard to the health or safety of persons who may come on or near the property on which it is located.
c. A structure or dwelling unit that is in a condition of being partially constructed and construction thereon has ceased for a period of 12 months or more and which constitutes a hazard to the health or safety of persons who may come on or near the property on which it is located.
d. Any combination of the foregoing that would constitute a hazard to the safety and welfare of any person living on property located adjacent thereto.
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.
The interior property is the internal or inner part of a building.
The animal or vegetable waste resulting from the hauling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
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.
The purpose for which a building or portion thereof is utilized or occupied.
Any individual living or sleeping or operating a business within a building, or having possession of a space within a building.
Any person who has charge, care or control of a structure or premises which is let or offered for occupancy.
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.
An individual, corporation, partnership or any other group acting as a unit.
A lot, plot or parcel of land including any building or structure thereon.
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, tin cans, metals, mineral matter, glass and paper waste.
Free from unacceptable risk or threat of harm.
Characterized by or readily kept in cleanliness.
That which is built or constructed. See also, Building.
A person, corporation, partnership or group, whether or not the legal owner of record, occupying a building or portion thereof as a unit.
A designation of structures, dwellings or dwelling units as so damaged, dangerous, decayed, unsanitary, unsafe, or vermin-infested that such create a serious hazard to the health or safety or which lack illumination, ventilation, or sanitation facilities adequate to protect the health or safety of the occupants or the public.
That which is a dangerous structure, unfit for human habitation or unsanitary.
The presence of a condition that is conducive to the spreading of disease or illness, or is conducive to harboring insects, rodents or other pests.
Executed in a skilled or professional manner; e.g. generally plumb, level, square, in line, undamaged and without marring adjacent work.
(Ord. 2015-63. Passed 9-1-15.)
(Ord. 2015-63. Passed 9-1-15.)