§ 54-19. Definitions.  


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

    Calendar year means that period of time from January 1 through December 31 of any year.

    Chief building official means the official appointed by the administration or city council and charged with the responsibility of enforcing this article.

    Dwelling means any building, or portion thereof, designed or used exclusively for residential occupancy or which is occupied, controlled or used by any person as defined in this section.

    Garage sale means any sale of goods, wares and merchandise in or on any dwelling or private residential premises or in or on any commercial premises other than one zoned therefor and for which a current valid commercial store license has been issued by the state.

    Person means any person, individually, or any group of persons collectively or any association organized for benevolent, charitable, religious or cultural purposes not for business or profit.

(Code 1982, § 16-11; Ord. No. 1035, § 1(1)—(5), 11-8-1977)