For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GOVERNING BODY. The general council, board of commissioners or other legislative body, charged with governing a city, and the fiscal court of any county.
OWNER. The holder of the title in fee simple and every mortgagee of record.
PARTIES IN INTEREST. All individuals, associations and corporations who have interests of record in a structure and any who are in possession thereof.
PUBLIC OFFICER. The officer or officers who are authorized by ordinances and resolutions adopted hereunder to exercise the powers prescribed by such ordinances and resolutions.
PUBLIC AUTHORITY. Any housing commission or any officer who is in charge of any department or branch of the government of the city, county or state relating to health, fire, building regulations or to other activities concerning structures in the city.
STRUCTURE. Any building, or part thereof, used or occupied, or intended for use or occupancy, for human habitation or commercial or industrial purposes, and includes any out-buildings and appurtenances belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith.
(Prior Code KOC, § 950.1, passed 2-1-1971)