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Title 12 : Building, Utility, etc. Codes
Chapter 8 : Unsafe Building Abatement Code

12-802 : Definitions.

  1. "Governing body" shall mean the board of mayor and aldermen charged with governing the city.

  2. "Municipality" shall mean the City of Newport, Tennessee and the areas encompassed within existing city limits or as hereafter annexed.

  3. "Owner" shall mean the holder of title in fee simple and every mortgagee of record.

  4. "Parties in interest" shall mean all individuals, associations, corporations, and others who have interest of record in a dwelling and any who are in possession thereof.

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

  6. "Public official" shall mean the officer or officers who are authorized by this chapter to exercise the powers prescribed herein and pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated, § 13-21-101, et seq.

  7. "Structures" shall mean any building or structure, or part thereof, used for human occupation and intended to be so used, and includes any outhouses, outbuildings, and appurtenances belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith. (Ord. #03-01-14C, Jan. 2003)