(A) (1) I.C. 36-7-9 et seq., as amended herein, is hereby adopted by reference as the Unsafe Building Ordinance of the city, together with any and all amendments thereto that are made following this date.
(2) All proceedings in the city for inspection, repair and removal of unsafe buildings shall be governed by said law and the provisions of this chapter.
(3) In the event the provisions of this chapter conflict with the provisions of I.C. 36-7-9, then the provisions of the state statute shall control.
(B) (1) The definitions as stated in I.C. 36-7-9-2 are hereby amended and the following definitions shall apply in the enforcement of this chapter.
(2) (a) Words in the singular include the plural and words in the plural include the singular.
(b) The word “persons” includes a corporation, unincorporated association and “building” includes “structure” and shall be construed as if followed by the words “or part thereof”.
(3) For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DEPARTMENT. The department in charge of enforcing all building, housing and related codes in the city.
DIRECTOR. The Director of the Department, or his or her authorized representative.
SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY. The definition of “substantial property interest” set forth in I.C. 36-7-9-2 is hereby incorporated by reference herein as if copied in full.
(Prior Code, § 98.03) (Ord. 94-1996, passed - -1996)