§ 34-3. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

AHJ means authority having jurisdiction.

Multi-family dwelling means any building containing three or more dwelling units with independent cooking and bathroom facilities.

New construction means any structure constructed after the date of this amendment to this chapter that is used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy. New construction shall include any additions to existing buildings, whether vertical or horizontal, which equals or exceeds 25 percent of the original floor area. New construction shall include any existing building or structure subject to substantial renovation, as defined herein. New construction shall include any existing building that constitutes a fire or other hazard as deemed by the chief of the city fire service.

Substantial renovation means any combination of repairs, reconstruction, alteration or improvements to a building within an 18-month timeframe in which the cumulative cost equals or exceeds 25 percent of the market value of the structure prior to the renovation. The market value of the structure is determined by the appraised value of the structure prior to the start of the renovation according to the Clayton County tax records.

(Code 1976, § 15½-35; Ord. of 7-14-08(2))