Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 16 — Building and Construction
Indian Wells Municipal Code Ch. 16.04 Definitions
Indian Wells Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Indian Wells
Cite as: Indian Wells Municipal Code Chapter 16.04 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 16.04.010. Generally.¶
Whenever in this Title the following names or terms are used, such names or terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them by this Chapter.
(Ord. 766, 11/6/2025)
§ 16.04.020. Administrative Authority—Building Official.¶
"Administrative Authority" or "Building Official"
means the Building Official appointed by the City Manager of the City of Indian Wells.
(Ord. 766, 11/6/2025)
§ 16.04.030. Building Department.¶
"Building Department"
means the Building Department of the City of Indian Wells or other designated agency.
(Ord. 766, 11/6/2025)
§ 16.04.040. City.¶
"City"
means the City of Indian Wells or the incorporated territory within the City of Indian Wells as the text may require.
(Ord. 766, 11/6/2025)
§ 16.04.050. City Council.¶
"City Council"
means the City Council of the City of Indian Wells.
(Ord. 766, 11/6/2025)
§ 16.04.060. County agency.¶
"County agency"
means any agency of Riverside County under contract with the City of Indian Wells and performing services for the City of Indian Wells.
(Ord. 766, 11/6/2025)
§ 16.04.070. Mayor.¶
"Mayor"
means the Mayor of the City of Indian Wells.
(Ord. 766, 11/6/2025)
§ 16.04.080. Person.¶
"Person"
means a natural person, his or her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, and also includes a firm, partnership or corporation, its or their successors or assigns, or the agent of any of the aforesaid. It includes the State, an agency of the State, special districts, and local agencies, except those exempt by State law.
(Ord. 766, 11/6/2025)
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