(1) “Building code” means the building code, its components, and related codes adopted by the City of Covington in this title.

(2) “Building Official” means the City Building Official or his or her authorized designee as defined in CMC 15.05.020.

(3) “Fire Marshal” means the City Fire Marshal or his or her authorized designee as defined in CMC 15.05.020.

(4) “Owner” means any person having any interest in the property in question, as shown upon the records of the King County Recorder’s Office.

(5) “Premises” means any structure, lot, parcel, real estate, or land, or portion of land whether improved or unimproved, including adjacent sidewalks and parking strips, and any lake, river, stream, drainage way, or wetland, within the territorial limits of the City.

(6) “Structure” means any building, dwelling, mobile home, factory-built house, shop, stable, or other structure or part thereof, built for the support, shelter, enclosure, or convenience of persons, animals, chattels, or property of any kind.

(7) “Vacant” means any structure that is unattended and either open or unsecured so that access may be gained without damaging any portion of the structure, or which looks like no person is presently in possession, to include conditions such as disconnected utilities, accumulated debris, uncleanliness, or disrepair.

(8) “Value of structure” is the current value of a structure as specified in the current edition of “Building Valuation Data” published by the International Conference of Building Officials, or, if not published, as determined by the Building Official. (Ord. 13-07 § 1)