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98.02 Definitions
98.02 DEFINITIONS
 
Indiana Code 36-7-9 et seq., as amended herein, is hereby adopted by reference as the Unsafe Building Ordinance of the City of Richmond, Indiana, together with any and all amendments thereto that are made following this date. All proceedings in the City of Richmond, Indiana for inspection, repair and removal of unsafe buildings shall be governed by said law and the provisions of this Ordinance. In the event the provisions of this Ordinance conflict with the provisions of Indiana Code 36-7-9, then the provisions of the State Statute shall control.
 
The definitions as stated in Indiana Code 36-7-9-2 are hereby amended and the following definitions shall apply in the enforcement of this Ordinance.
 
(a)         General
 
Words in the singular include the plural and words in the plural include the singular. The word “persons” includes a corporation, unincorporated association and “building” includes “structure” and shall be construed as if followed by the words “or part thereof”.
 
(b)         “DEPARTMENT” - refers to the Department in charge of enforcing all Building, Housing and related Codes in the City of Richmond, Indiana.
 
(c)         “DIRECTOR”- refers to the Director of the Department, or his authorized representative.
 
(d)        “HEARING AUTHORITY” - refers to the Unsafe Building Commission as established by Richmond Code 98.14. (Ord. 94-1996)
 
(e)         “SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY” - the definition of “substantial property interest” set forth in I.C. 36-7-9-2 is hereby incorporated by reference herein as if copied in full.


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