Section 20.40.010 Definitions.

    For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivation shall have the meaning given herein.  When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future.  Words in the plural number include the singular number and words in the singular number include the plural number.  The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
    1. "Building" is a structure greater than thirteen feet six inches high and eight feet wide constructed or erected with a fixed location on the ground or attached to something having a fixed location on the ground.
    2. "Building inspector" is the chief building official of the city or his designated representative.
    3. "Building moving" is the moving of any structure or any part or parts thereof, from one location to another over, along, or across a public right-of-way in the city.
    4. "Building moving contractor" is any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or association engaged in the work of building moving.
    5. "Franchisee" is any public utility, person, or communications system holding a franchise with the city regarding wires crossing public rights-of-way.
    6. Measurements.  Height shall be the loaded height of the building.  There shall be two width measurements, one including overhangs and the other without overhangs.  Inaccurate measurements shall result in a delay of the permit.  (Ord. 85/T-3873).