§ 72-2. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE

A building or structure which is incidental to the main building and use and which is located on the same premises.

BUILDING

A structure wholly or partially enclosed within exterior walls, or within exterior and party walls, and a roof. The word "building" shall be construed, when used herein, as though followed by the words "or part or parts thereof."

COMPLETELY ENCLOSED BUILDING

A building or structure of a permanent design composed of a foundation, exterior walls and roof constructed of materials that prevent view of the contents of said building or structure.

ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

The Code Enforcement Officer and/or person or persons designated by the Village Board of Trustees.

EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREA YARDS

Any open space on the premises unoccupied and unobstructed by building structures or improvements.

GARBAGE

Putrescible animal or vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and/or consumption of food.

LITTER

Garbage, refuse and rubbish as herein defined and all other waste materials which, if thrown or deposited, create a danger to public health, safety and welfare.

LOT

A plot, tract, premises or parcel of land, with or without a building or structures located thereon, as surveyed and apportioned for sale or other purposes.

OWNER

The owner or owners of the premises, including but not limited to the executor, trustee, firm, corporation, tenants or other legal entity.

PREMISES

A lot, plot or parcel of land, including buildings or structures thereon.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Caring for real estate, land, buildings, structures and other property improvements.

REFUSE

All putrescible and nonputrescible solid waste, including garbage, rubbish, dead animals and solid market and any industrial waste.

RUBBISH

Nonputrescible solid waste consisting of combustible and noncombustible waste, including but not limited to paper, cardboard, tin cans, wood, glass, bedding, crockery, tires, plastic, metals and similar materials, except garbage.

STRUCTURE

Anything constructed or erected with a fixed location on the ground or attached to something having a fixed location on the ground.