§ 10-111. Definitions.

For the purposes of this article and regulations contained therein, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section; in the event such terms are not defined in these regulations, they shall be construed in their common and usual significance:

(a)

A fire lane is defined for the purpose of this article to mean any area appurtenant to entrances or exits of a building deemed necessary by the fire marshal to remain free and clear of parked vehicles for access to such building in case of fire or other emergency and designated by him as such, and may, in the discretion of the fire marshal include sidewalks, driveways, portions of parking lots, or any other area adjacent to or near the entrances or exits to any building.

(b)

A shopping center is defined for the purposes of this article to mean a group of commercial business establishments, planned, developed, owned and managed as a unit, with off-street parking provided on the property, and related in location, size, and types of shops to the trade area that the unit serves.

(c)

A hospital is defined for the purposes of this article to mean any public or private hospital, convalescent home or nursing home.

(Ord. No. 441, § 1, 6-14-82)