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calamity, act of God, or act of the public enemy, or any building or structure subject to Chapter 113, Buildings, Unsafe, is not subject to this chapter. § 112-4. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: APPLICATION FOR DEMOLITION/SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION — The application for a permit to demolish a building or structure or for the substantial modification of a building or structure. BASEMENT — That portion of a building that is partly below grade and which has more than half of its height, measured from floor level to ceiling, above the average established curb level or finished grade of the ground adjoining the building. BUILDING — A combination of any materials, whether portable or fixed, as a structure wholly or partially enclosed within exterior walls or within exterior or party walls and having a roof, affording shelter to persons, animals, or property. The word "building" shall be construed, when used herein, as though followed by the words "or part or parts thereof." CELLAR — That portion of a building that is partly or entirely below grade, which has more than half its height, measured from floor to ceiling, below the average established curb level or finished grade of the ground adjoining the building. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER — The Code Enforcement Officer for the Village of East Aurora or its agent under contract with the Village to assist in the enforcement of this chapter. CONTRACTOR — That person, firm, or corporation employed by the owner of the property, empowered by written consent of the owner to perform the specific duty of demolition or substantial modification as may be specified in authorizing permits. DEMOLITION or DEMOLISH — The dismantling, razing, or removal of a building or structure, or any wall, roof, beam, or other exterior constructed or essential element of any structure, where such element cannot be easily reused in its same configuration without reconstruction DEMOLITION/SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION PERMIT — The permit for demolition of an existing building or structure or for the substantial modification of a building or structure. LOCATION — The actual confines of the demolition or substantial modification. The location as described in the application for permit and as approved by the Code Enforcement Officer therein shall be the only area approved for the demolition or substantial modification. OWNER and PROPERTY OWNER — The person who has the legal title to land together with ownership of the building or structure located thereon, whose name appears on the most recent tax assessment rolls of the Village of East Aurora. PUBLIC WAY — A street, alley, sidewalk, or other thoroughfare or easement permanently established for the passage of persons or vehicles. The term "public way" shall be construed, when used herein, as though followed by the words "or part thereof." SALVAGE — Component parts of a building or structure being demolished, removed or to be removed from said building or structure for reuse or resale. SALVAGE CONTRACTOR — A person, firm, or corporation identified in the application for demolition, authorized by the owner, in writing, to remove items of salvage from premises, which may or may not be the same person, firm or corporation designated by the owner as the demolition contractor. STRUCTURE — A combination of materials, other than a building, to form a construction that is safe and stable, and includes, among other things, stadiums, platforms, radio towers, sheds, and storage bins. SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION – an alteration to a building or structure involving demolition and/or an addition.