§ 46-541. Definitions.

(a)

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Ancillary structures means buildings or structures located on the lot which are not attached to or part of the primary building or structure on the lot.

Building means both the main portion of any structure on the premises, and all projections and extensions including, but not limited to, platforms, docks, eaves, canopies, walls and screens.

Building site or site means any lot or contiguous lots or portions thereof within the B-5 district upon which buildings may be erected and used in conformance with this division and the statutes, regulations, codes and ordinances of the state, county and village.

Improvements means any manmade changes in the natural condition of the land including, but not limited to, buildings and construction of any kind, whether above or below grade, or on or below the land surface, such as buildings, fences, walls, signs, additions, alterations, screen enclosures, sewers, drains, disposals, lakes, waterways, roads, paving, utilities, grading, landscaping and exterior illumination and shall not be limited to any changes in any exterior color or shape and any new exterior construction or exterior improvement.

Occupant/occupancy means any person, entity or organization which has occupied, purchased, leased, rented or is otherwise licensed or legally entitled to occupy and/or use any building site or improvement on their premises (whether or not such right is exercised), as well as their heirs, assigns and successors in interest.

Owner means the record owner, whether one or more partners, persons, trusts, corporations or other entities of the fee simple interest to a lot or any other portion of the premises, including contract sellers (but not contract purchasers), their heirs, successors, personal representatives or assigns.

Structures means aboveground or belowground improvements.

(b)

All other terms not otherwise defined in section 46-1 shall be deemed to have their common and ordinary meanings.

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.