As used in this chapter:
(a) "Accessory structure" means a structure on the same lot with and of a nature customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal structure.
(b) "Building" means a structure that is permanently affixed to the land, having one or more floors and a roof, being bounded either by open spaces or lot lines, and which is used as a shelter or enclosure for persons, animals and/or property. This term shall be used synonymously with "structure" unless otherwise noted, and shall be construed as if followed by the words "parts or parts thereof”.
(c) "Deterioration" means the conditions or appearance of a building or part thereof, characterized by holes, breaks, rot, crumbling, cracking, peeling, rusting or other evidence of physical decay, neglect or lack of maintenance.
(d) "Dwelling" means a structure designed for occupancy as a residence by one or more families, each living independently in a separate dwelling unit.
(e) “Exposed to public view" means any premises or any part thereof, or any building or any part thereof, which may be viewed by the public, or any member thereof from a sidewalk, street, alleyway. Or open air parking lot, or from the area of any adjoining or neighboring premises normally used as part of the habitable portion of such premises.
(f) "Exterior of the premises" means those portions of a building that are exposed to public view and the open space of any premises outside of any building erected thereon.
(g) "Immediate neighborhood" means an area separated by no appreciable space and specifically denoting a limited number of properties in a very close space relationship to each other, such as properties located within the same block.
(h) "Infestation" means the presence of insects, rodents, vermin or other pests on the premises that constitute a health hazard.
(i) "Naturally wooded area" means an area of a yard which has been or is trying to be returned to its natural state as part of a landscaping plan to be approved by the Zoning Administrator.
(Ord. 1916. Passed 5-12-03.)