§ 54.49. Definitions.

For the purpose of this article, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1)

Accessory Building: A building which is clearly incidental or subordinate to and customary in connection with the principal building and which is located on the same lot with such principal building.

(2)

Building: Any permanent structure designed or built for the support, enclosure, shelter or protection of persons, animals, chattels or property of any kind, including residential, commercial and industrial buildings, but excluding accessory buildings.

(3)

Building Front: That area of the building which faces the public or private way by which the building was numbered.

(4)

Grid System: A series of designated parallel lines one mile apart, intersecting a second set of designated parallel lines one mile apart forming approximately one square mile areas (also known as sections).

(5)

Numbering System: A uniform method for assigning and coordinating the addresses of buildings and properties based on a designated grid system.

(6)

Occupant: Any person, association, partnership, trust, organization or corporation other than the owner, who is occupying or leasing the property for a period exceeding thirty (30) days.

(7)

Owner: Any and all persons, partnerships, trusts, organizations, or corporations which own the fee title to the property in question, or have an undivided interest therein.

(8)

Private Way: Any thoroughfare used commonly for vehicular traffic which is not included in the definition for public way of this section and which is not subject to maintenance by the City; to include but not be limited to roadways in apartment, condominium or office complexes.

(9)

Public Way: The area of the public right-of-way either paved or unpaved which is intended for vehicular traffic, excluding service entrances or driveways.