Unless
otherwise provided by statute, the following terms, whenever used
in this chapter, shall have the following respective meanings for
the purposes of this chapter unless a different meaning clearly appears
from the context:
- ABANDONED PROPERTY
- As defined in N.J.S.A. 55:19-81.
- BUILDING
- Any building, or structure, or part thereof, whether used
for human habitation or otherwise, and includes any outbuildings,
and appurtenances belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith.
- GOVERNING BODY
- The North Wildwood City Council.
- OWNER
- The holder or holders of title in fee simple.
- PARTIES IN INTEREST
- All individuals, associations, corporations or other entities
who have interest of record in a building and any who are an actual
possession thereof.
- PUBLIC AUTHORITY
- Any housing authority or any officer who is in charge of
any department or branch of the government of the municipality, county
or state relating to health, fire, building regulations, or to other
activities concerning buildings in the municipality.
- PUBLIC OFFICER
- Any of the following: the North Wildwood Construction Official,
the North Wildwood Chief of Police and the North Wildwood Fire Chief.