The following definitions shall be used in interpreting this article:
(a) "Story" means that part of a structure included between any floor and the floor or roof next above, excluding basements and attics.
(b) "Basement" means that portion of a building which is located below the level of the adjoining ground, and which is unfinished and not utilized as a part of the living or working area of the building.
(c) "Total square feet" means that sum as measured by the exterior dimensions of the structure multiplied by the number of stories, but shall not include any part of a structure encompassed by the following:
(1) Porches, unless entirely enclosed for all-weather purposes;
(2) Basements;
(3) Attics;
(4) Garages; or
(5) Any other out buildings.
(d) “Attic” means that portion of a building which is located directly under the roof, and which is unfinished and not utilized as a part of the living or working area of the building.
(e) “Owner(s)” shall include any part owner, joint owner, tenant in common, tenant in partnership, joint tenant, or tenant by the entirety of the whole or of a part of the subject real property, and as listed on the land records in the office of the Clerk of Wood County, West Virginia.
(Ord. 0-1129. Passed 5-25-04.)