Definitions

Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall, for the purpose of this article, have the meanings indicated in this section:

Owner means any person, legal entity or other party having any ownership interest in real property, including but not limited to, owners identified on the vacant lot registration form; or a purchaser, devisee, lessee, fiduciary, or holder of an unrecorded deed. This term shall also apply to any person, legal entity or agent responsible for the construction on or maintenance of the lot involved, as well as any person, legal entity or agent authorized to initiate a foreclosure or collection proceeding against the property, whether or not such proceeding has in fact been initiated. This term shall not apply to the city.

Structure means a structure or building as defined by the Florida Building Code.

Vacant lot means a lot, tract, or other parcel of land in the city that does not have a structure or building on the land.

(Ord. No. 13044, § 2, 12-11-08)