§ 8.04.050. Definitions
The words and phrases listed below when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings:
"Junked, abandoned motor vehicle" means any motor vehicle which is not currently registered or tagged pursuant to KSA 8-126 to 8-149 inclusive, as amended; or parked in violation of the code; or incapable of moving under its own power; or in a junked or wrecked condition.
"Accessory structure" means a secondary structure detached from the principal structure but on the same premises, including, but not limited to, garages, sheds, barns or outbuildings.
"Commercial or industrial" means used, or intended to be used, primarily for other than residential purposes.
"Dilapidation, deterioration or disrepair" means any condition characterized by, but not limited to: holes, breaks, rot, decay, crumbling, cracking, peeling or flaking paint, rusting, or other evidence of physical damage, neglect, lack of maintenance, excessive use or weathering.
"Exterior" means those parts of a structure which are exposed to the weather or subject to contact with the elements, including, but not limited to: sidings, facings, veneers, masonry, roofs, foundations, porches, screens, shutters, windows, doors or signs.
"Garbage" means without limitation any accumulation of animal, fruit or vegetable waste matter that results from the handling, preparation, cooking, serving, delivering, storage, or use of foodstuffs.
"Inoperable" means a condition of being junked, wrecked, wholly or partially dismantled, discarded, abandoned or unable to perform the function or purpose for which it was originally constructed.
"Premises" means any lot, plot or parcel of land including the structures thereon. Premises shall also mean any lot, plot or parcel of land without any structures thereon.
"Refuse" means garbage and trash.
"Residential" means used, or intended to be used, primarily for human habitation.
"Structure" means anything constructed or erected which requires location on the ground or is attached to something having a location on the ground including any appurtenances belonging thereto.
"Trash" means combustible waste consisting of, but not limited to: papers, cartons, boxes, barrels, wood, excelsior, furniture, bedding, rags, leaves, yard trimmings, or tree branches and noncombustible waste consisting of, but not limited to: metal, tin, cans, glass, crockery, plastics, mineral matter, ashes, clinkers, or street rubbish and sweepings.
"Vehicle" without limitation any automobile, truck, tractor or motorcycle which as originally built contained an engine, regardless of whether it contains an engine at any other time.
"Weathered" means deterioration caused by exposure to the elements.
"Yard" means the area of the premises not occupied by any structure.
(Prior code § 8-205)