§ 8-382. Definitions.

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:

Applicant means the person applying for a building moving permit, who shall be the owner of the building to be moved and shall also be the owner, contract purchaser or leaseholder of the property to which the building is to be moved. The term "application" may also be made by a licensed building mover having a valid contract from the applicant.

Building means a structure designed, built, or occupied as a shelter or roofed enclosure for persons, animals or property; however, a structure not exceeding 100 square feet and eight feet in width shall not fall within this definition. Manufactured structures are included within this definition; however, manufactured structures may be moved by persons other than licensed building movers notwithstanding other provisions of this article.

Building mover means a person who is licensed, bonded and authorized by the PCCLB to engage in the business of building moving within the county.

Height means the height of the building from the grade of the street to the highest point of the building, when loaded on moving equipment.

Immediate neighborhood means an area directly affected by the building and lot to which a building is proposed to be moved, and shall include every parcel of property within 200 feet in every direction from the lot to which a building is proposed to be moved.

Length means the overall length of the main body of the building, including eaves and other projections.

Lot means a parcel of land.

Size means the square footage of a building, computed as the total floor area of all stories or floors finished; this area includes bays and dormers but does not include space in garages, carports, attics, breezeways, porches or screened enclosures. Measurements shall be taken to the outside of exterior walls.

Value means the value shown on the county tax records or as determined by a licensed real estate appraiser.

Width means the overall width of the main body of the building, including eaves and other projections.

(Code 1973, § 31-45; Code 1992, § 8-451; Ord. No. 907-G, § 9(8-451), 1-8-2009)