§ 152.01. DEFINITIONS.  


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  • For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
    HABITABLE. Acceptable for human occupancy by substantial compliance with Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness Department and Kentucky Building and Residential Codes and regulations and all other applicable regulations and ordinances.
    OWNER. Any person, agent, firm, partnership or corporation having a legal or equitable interest in the property.
    PERMANENT SITE. That site at which a structure will rest on a permanent foundation and be connected to necessary utilities and services.
    PERSON. Any and all persons, including any individual, firm or unincorporated association, any municipal or quasi-municipal corporation or private corporation, any county and any other governmental agency and political subdivision of the commonwealth or any subdivision or instrumentality of the United States of America.
    PREVIOUS SITE. That site at which a structure that is being moved rested on a permanent foundation and was connected to necessary utilities and services.
    REHABILITATED SITE. A site that has been restored to its original condition or as close thereto as possible by:
    (1) Removing of all foundation walls, basement, cellar floors and footers.
    (2) Removing all rubbish, debris and/or other material subject to termite infestation, decay or corrosion.
    (3) Filling with materials permitted by local laws and regulations to the original finish grade providing a smooth surface and smooth transition to existing adjacent grade without altering natural surface water drainage.
    (4) Compacting fill material and, if necessary, refilling area after 180 days of settlement.
    (5) Stabilizing areas subject to erosion by seeding or in the event slope is greater than 1:5 by sodding.
    STRUCTURE. All buildings of any kind or nature whatsoever or part thereof used or occupied or intended for use or occupancy, for human habitation or commercial or industrial or storage purposes including any outbuildings and appurtenances belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith.
    TEMPORARY SITE. That site used for storage or temporary placement of a structure prior to relocation to its permanent site.
    (1994 Jeff. Code, § 152.01) (Jeff. Ord. 23-1986, adopted and effective 10-28-1986; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 145-2007, approved 7-30-2007)