For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUILDING. Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.
DANGEROUS BUILDING. A substandard, damaged or deteriorated building or improvement that has one or more of the defects in § 151.027.
HABITATION. The occupation of a building for sleeping or other living purposes.
OCCUPANCY. The purpose for which a building, or part thereof, is used or intended to be used.
OCCUPANT. A resident of a building or any person having lawful possession of a building or any portion thereof.
OWNER. A person claiming, or in who is vested, or in possession of the ownership, dominion or title to real or personal property, including, but not limited to:
(1) The holder of fee simple title;
(2) The holder of a life estate;
(3) The holder of a leasehold estate, unless the context differentiates between owner and tenant or resident, in which case “owner” shall include lessees with a lease term of five or more years;
(4) The owner’s attorney-in-fact;
(5) The buyer in a contract for deed; or
(6) A mortgage holder, receiver, executor or trustee in control of real property.
SANITARY. Any condition of good order and cleanliness that precludes the probability of disease transmission.
STRUCTURE. That which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner.
WEATHER-PROOF. Able to withstand exposure to weather without damage.
(Ord. 2006-1116, passed 12-7-2006)