Part 2 — DEFINITIONS

8020. • DEFINITIONS.

The words used in each of the codes adopted by this Article shall have the meaning ascribed to them within each respective code, and in addition thereto the following words shall be understood and defined to have the meanings set forth in the following subsections.

If any term used in the codes which are adopted by reference in this Article refer to an officer, agency, board or body not set up by or within the City, the term shall be deemed to refer to such officer, agency, board or body as shall in fact be charged with the responsibility of performing the duty intended to be performed.

"Building Division" means the Building and Safety Division of the Planning Department of the City of Arcadia.

For purposes of this Code and the International Building Code, the term "Building Official" means the individual invested with the responsibility for over-seeing local Code enforcement activities, including administration of the Development Services Department/Building Division functions, interpretation of Code requirements and direction of the Code adoption process. This shall mean the Building Official. All other previous inconsistent designations are repealed. The designation may be changed by resolution of the City Council and shall be made consistent with legally mandated certification, training and education requirements.

(Amended by Ord. 2048 adopted 4-2-96; amended by Ord. 2233 adopted 11-20-07)

"City" means the City of Arcadia, or the appropriate agency of the City as the context may reasonably require.

"City Council" means the City Council of the City of Arcadia.

"Codes" means any section of this Article and codes adopted by reference in this Article.

"Legislative body" means the City Council of the City of Arcadia.

"Municipality" means the City of Arcadia.

All of the permit fees authorized pursuant to Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code shall be established by resolution of the City Council, and shall include an added refuse fee in an amount established by resolution of the City Council. (Added by Ord. 1989 adopted 6-1-93. Amended by Ord. 2183 adopted 9-16- 03)

(Chapter 0 added by Ord. 1719 adopted 5-5-81; amended by Ord. 1825 adopted 12-3-85)