§ 20-338. Definitions.

For the purposes of this article and the interpretation and enforcement thereof, the capitalized words, terms and phrases and their derivatives set forth below shall have the meanings as follows:

Boundary line means:

(1)

In the case of a residential unit in a building or structure containing more than one residential unit, the boundary line shall be the perimeter of such residential unit, where a residential unit shall be that area under the exclusive use or control of the owner or occupant.

(2)

In all other cases, the boundary line shall be the perimeter of any tract or parcel of real estate, any public right-of-way or any public space.

Emergency means any occurrence or set of circumstances involving actual or imminent physical trauma or property damage demanding immediate attention.

Emergency work means any work performed for the purpose of preventing or alleviating physical trauma or property damage, whether actually caused or threatened by an emergency, or work by the village or any private utility when restoring any utility service.

Public right-of-way means any street, avenue, boulevard, highway, sidewalk, alley or similar place normally accessible to the public that is owned or controlled by the village, the state or the federal government.

Public space means any real estate or structures on any real estate that is owned by a government entity and is normally accessible to the public, including but not limited to, parks and other recreational areas.

Residential area means any real estate that contains a building or structure in which one or more persons reside, provided that such building or structure is properly zoned, or is legally nonconforming, for residential use in accordance with the terms and provisions of chapter 46, pertaining to zoning.

(Ord. No. 2101, § 17.2.1, 6-12-2007)