As used in this chapter, words and phrases are defined as follows:
(a) “Demolish” or “demolition” means the tearing down and removal, so as to require reassembly as new construction if rebuilt, of any dangerous building, shed, fence or other man-made structure permanently affixed to the soil whose original construction cost was $500 or more.
(b) “Party wall” means a wall, part of a building or fence constructed upon and straddling the common lot line between two adjoining properties under different ownership and serve both of such adjoining properties.
(c) “Permanently affixed to the soil” means construction or erection so designed as to not anticipate removal from the original site during the reasonable life of the building or structure.
(d) “Person” includes individual, partnership, firm, association, corporation or other legal entity.
(Ord. 9-2010, passed 6-21-2010)