[Adopted 2-9-1998 by Ord. No. 247]
As used in this article, the following words
and terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed:
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
A certificate issued by the Department of Community Development in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
285, Zoning, for an approved use of occupancy and which certifies compliance with the provisions of the codes and ordinances of the Township for commercial and industrial premises that have been inspected pursuant to the terms of this article.
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY
Any premises which is used for the purpose of conducting
any of the following activities: commercial, industrial, manufacturing,
business office, retail, professional services, production, wholesale,
processing, cleaning, storage, testing, repair, assembling, fabrication,
or any other similar type activity.
PERSON
Includes a corporation, firm, partnership, association, organization
and any other group acting as a unit as well as individuals. It shall
also include an executor, administrator, trustee, receiver or other
representative appointed according to law. Whenever the word "person"
is used in any section of this article prescribing a penalty or fine,
as to partnerships or associations, the word shall include the partners
or members thereof, and as to corporations, shall include the officers,
agents or members thereof who are responsible for any violation of
such section.
PREMISES
A lot, plot or parcel of land including the buildings or
structures thereof.
STRUCTURE
That which is built or constructed, including, without limitation
because of enumeration, buildings for any occupancy or use whatsoever,
fences, signs, billboards, fire escapes, chute escapes, railings,
water tanks, towers, open grade steps, sidewalks or stairways, tents
or anything erected and framed of component parts which is fastened,
anchored or rests on a permanent foundation or on the ground.
TRANSFER
The sale or conveyance of title to another for consideration,
or the lease of premises to another. A transfer subject to the terms
of a purchase agreement or lease entered into prior to the effective
date of this article is not included in this definition. A renewal
or extension of a lease (which lease is in effect prior to the adoption
of this article) between the same parties is not included in this
definition.
[Amended 7-22-2002]
Any person that is going to transfer a commercial
or industrial premises must file an application, prior to the transfer,
with the Department of Community Development for the purpose of setting
up an inspection of the commercial or industrial premises. The fee
for the application and inspection shall be set by resolution of the
Township Board.
[Amended 7-22-2002]
Penalties for violation of this article shall be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, §
1-3. The provisions of Chapter
1, Article
II, Municipal Civil Infractions, also apply to violations of this article.