§ 22-701. 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:

Accessory building means a building which is clearly incidental or subordinate to and customarily utilized in connection with a principal building located on the same lot.

Building front means that area of a building which faces the public or private way pursuant to which the building is numbered.

Grid system means a series of designated north-south parallel lines intersecting a second set of east-west parallel lines within a one-square-mile area (i.e., section) as indicated on the official property numbering maps.

Numbering system means a uniform method of assigning and coordinating the addresses of buildings and properties based on a designated grid system contained in the official property numbering maps.

Occupant means any person who is occupying or leasing a building or other property for a period exceeding 30 days.

Owner means any and all persons who own the fee title to, or have an undivided interest in, any building or property which is subject to the provisions of this article.

Principal building means any structure which is designed, built or used for the support, enclosure, shelter or protection of persons, animals, chattels or property of any kind for any residential, commercial or industrial purpose.

Private way means any officially named thoroughfare used for vehicular traffic which is not included in the definition of the term "public way" and which is not maintained by the county. This term shall include, but is not limited to, roadways or driveways in apartment, condominium, commercial or industrial complexes which have been named and signed in accordance with county policy and F.S. § 316.077 (the State Uniform Traffic Law).

Public way means that area of an officially named public road or right-of-way, either paved or unpaved, which is intended for vehicular traffic, excluding service entrances or driveways.

(Ord. No. 83-2, § II, 1-20-83)

Cross reference

Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.