Definitions. As used in this Chapter, Sections
405.010 et seq., the following terms shall have these prescribed meanings:
ACCESSORY USE OR BUILDING
A subordinate building having a use customarily incident
to and located on the lot occupied by the main building or a use customarily
incident to the main use of the property.
APPROVED
Complying with all applicable City ordinances and City Code.
BUILDING
Any structure built for the support, shelter or enclosure
of persons, animals, chattels or movable property of any kind and
includes any structure.
BUILDING INSPECTOR
Where mentioned, shall include the Building Inspector or
any person authorized by him/her.
CITY
The City of Weatherby Lake, Missouri.
DEFECT
An imperfection that causes inadequacy or failure; a shortcoming.
GARBAGE
Putrescible animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the
handling, preparation, cooking, and consumption of food.
FAMILY
A group of persons living together as a single non-profit
housekeeping unit and consisting of either one (1) or more persons
related by blood, marriage or adoption or a group of not more than
five (5) persons who need not be related by blood, marriage or adoption.
FOOTPRINT
A building's physical dimensions as well as its location
on the lot.
HABITABLE BUILDING
Any building that meets minimum standards for use as a home
or place of abode by one (1) or more persons.
HEATED WATER
Water heated to a temperature of not less than one hundred
twenty degrees Fahrenheit (120° F.) measured at faucet outlet.
HOME OCCUPATION
An occupation which is customarily incident to the main use
of the premises as a dwelling place and is conducted by a member of
a family residing in the dwelling and in connection with which there
is kept no stock in trade nor commodity sold upon the premises, provided
that no person is employed other than a member of the immediate family
and provided that no mechanical equipment is installed or used in
excess of one-quarter (1/4) horsepower per machine or a total of one
(1) horsepower, other than machines used for domestic purposes, and
provided that no explosive chemicals or combustible materials such
as would endanger the occupants' or the neighbors' health or welfare
shall be employed or stored on the premises.
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INSPECTOR
The inspector(s) of the City includes Building Inspector,
Police or any other person as authorized by the Building Inspector.
KITCHEN
A space which contains a sink with counter working space,
adequate space for installing cooking and refrigeration equipment,
and adequate space for the storage of cooking utensils.
LONG-TERM RENTAL
The rental of any single-family home, or a portion thereof
of a legally permitted dwelling unit for a period of more than thirty
(30) consecutive calendar days.
LOT
A plot, parcel or tract of land occupied or proposed to be
occupied by one (1) building and appropriate accessory buildings or
uses, including such setback areas as are required by this Zoning
Code and having its principal frontage on a street or place.
LOT, CORNER
A lot abutting upon two (2) or more streets at their intersection.
OCCUPANT
Any person including owner or operator living, sleeping,
cooking and eating in a dwelling.
OPERATOR
The owner or his/her agent who has charge, care, control,
or management of a dwelling.
OWNER
Any person, partnership, firm, or corporation who, alone,
jointly, or severally with others, shall be in actual possession of,
or have charge, care or control of, any dwelling within the City as
owner, employee or agent of the owner, or as trustee or guardian of
the estate or person of the title holder. Any such person representing
the actual owner shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this
Chapter to the same extent as the owner.
PERSON
An individual, firm, partnership, association, limited liability
corporation, limited liability company, corporation or joint venture
or organization of any kind.
PLUMBING
All of the following supplied facilities and equipment in
a dwelling: gas pipes, gas-burning equipment, water pipes, steam pipes,
garbage disposal units, waste pipes, water closet, sinks, installed
dishwashers, lavatories, bathtubs, shower baths, installed clothes
washing machines, catch basins, drains, vents, and any other similar
fixtures and the installation thereof, together with all connections
to water, sewer, and gas lines.
PREMISES
A lot or part thereof on which a dwelling, structure, including
accessory structure or other structure is located.
PRIVATE PARKS OR ACCESS AREAS
A plot of ground dedicated as private park property on the
Zoning Map or deeded or leased to the Weatherby Lake Improvement Company
for the use of the property owners in the City of Weatherby Lake,
their families and guests according to the rules and regulations of
the Weatherby Lake Improvement Company.
RUBBISH
Non-putrescible solid waste consisting of both combustible
and non-combustible wastes, such as paper, cardboard, tin cans, grass
and shrubbery clippings, wood, glass, brick, plaster, bedding, crockery,
and similar materials.
SAFETY
The condition of being reasonably free from danger and hazards
which may cause accidents or disease.
SETBACK
The distance between a building and the street line or property
line nearest thereto.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
The rental of any single-family home, or a portion of such
a legally permitted dwelling unit for a period of less than thirty
(30) consecutive calendar days in exchange for any compensation. Any
such SHORT-TERM RENTAL shall not be considered a HOME OCCUPATION as
set forth above.
STRUCTURES
Anything constructed or erected which is located on the ground
or attached to something else having a location on the ground, including,
but not limited to, decks, patios and retaining walls, etc.
TRANSIENT GUEST
Any person, other than the owner or a family as defined above,
who for compensation occupies any single-family home, or a portion
of such a legally permitted dwelling unit for a period of less than
thirty (30) continuous days.