§ 17-67. 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 shall mean 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 shall mean that area of a building which faces the public or private way pursuant to which the building is numbered.

Grid system shall mean 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 shall mean 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 shall mean any person who is occupying or leasing a building or other property for a period exceeding 30 days.

Owner shall mean any person owning the fee title to, or having an undivided interest in, any building or property which is subject to the provisions of this article.

Principal building shall mean 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 shall mean any officially named thoroughfare used for vehicular traffic which is not included in the definition of 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 in which signs have been placed in accordance with county policy and F.S. § 316.077 (state uniform traffic law).

Public way shall mean 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. 86-03, § 2, 2-27-86)

Cross reference

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