For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly requires a different meaning.
ALLEY. A public thoroughfare which affords only secondary means of access to abutting property.
BUILDING. Any structure. When separated by dividing walls without openings, each portion of such structure so separated shall be deemed a separate structure.
DWELLING. Any building, or portion thereof, which is designed for use for residential purposes.
DWELLING, MULTIPLE. A building designed for occupancy by three or more families.
DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY. A building designed for occupancy by one family.
DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY. A building designed for occupancy by two families.
FAMILY. One or more persons occupying a dwelling and living as a single housekeeping unit as distinguished from a group occupying a “lodging house” or “hotel”, as defined herein.
GARAGE APARTMENT. A living unit erected above a garage for not more than one family.
HOTEL. A building used as an abiding place for more than 20 persons who are, for compensation, lodged with or without meals.
LODGING HOUSE. A building where lodging only is provided for compensation to three or more, but not exceeding 20, persons, in contradistinction to hotels open to transients.
LOT. A parcel of land occupied or intended for occupancy by one main building, together with its accessory buildings, and uses customarily incidental thereto, including the open spaces required by this chapter.
MOBILE HOME. Any manufactured unit used for dwelling or to house human beings which is so constructed that it has wheels and axles attached and can be moved from place to place, including any such manufactured unit which has been placed upon a permanent foundation with the wheels covered or removed.
MOBILE HOME PARK. Any area used to hire, to park or to place a “mobile home”, as defined herein.
NON-CONFORMING USE. The use of any building or premises contrary to the use regulations of this chapter for the district in which the premises is located.
STREET. All property dedicated or intended for public or private street purposes or subject to public easements therefor.
STRUCTURAL ALTERATION. Any change in the supporting members of a building, such as bearing walls or partitions, columns, beams or girders, or any substantial change in the roof or in the exterior walls.
(Prior Code, § 11-1-2)
Cross-reference:
Rules of interpretation, see § 10.08