§ 5-197. Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms are defined as follows:

Closing means securing and causing a dwelling, building or structure to be vacated.

Dwellings, buildings or structures means any building or structure or part thereof used and occupied for human habitation, commercial, industrial or business uses, or intended to be so used, and includes any outhouses and appurtenances belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith, and also includes any building or structure of any design. The term "dwellings, buildings or structures" shall not mean or include any farm, any building or structure located on a farm, or any agricultural facility or other building or structure used for the production, growing, raising, harvesting, storage or processing of crops, livestock, poultry or other farm products.

Governing body means the legislative body charged with governing the City of Port Wentworth.

Municipality means the City of Port Wentworth.

Parties in interest means persons in possession of said property and all individuals, associations and corporations who have interest of record in the municipality where the property is located in a dwelling, building or structure, including executors, administrators, guardians and trustees.

Public authority means any housing authority or any officer who is in charge of any department or branch of the government of the municipality relating to health, fire or building regulations or to other activities concerning dwellings, buildings or structures in the municipality.

Public officer means the officer or officers who are authorized by ordinances adopted under O.C.G.A. §§ 41-2-7—41-2-17 to exercise the powers prescribed by such ordinances or any agent of such officer or officers.

Repair means closing a dwelling, building or structure or the cleaning or removal of debris, trash and other materials present and accumulated that create a health or safety hazard in or about any dwelling, building or structure.

(Ord. No. 89-3, § 1, 4-28-89)