Athens City Code

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Owner means the holder of the title in fee simple and every mortgagee of record.

Parties in interest means all individuals, associations, corporations and others who have interests of record in a structure and any who are in possession thereof.

Public authority means any officer who is in charge of any department or branch of government of the city or state relating to health, fire, building regulations, or other activities concerning structures in the city.

Public officer means the city manager or his designated agent who is authorized by this chapter to exercise the powers prescribed by this chapter.

Structure means any building or structure, or part thereof, used and occupied for human habitation or by the public in general or intended to be so used and includes any outhouses and appurtenances belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith.

(Code 1972, § 4-802; Code 1995, § 13-302)