§ 11-1. Definitions.

(a) In general.

In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) Building.

"Building" means a structure or edifice of any kind constructed for the shelter, support, or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, or operations.

(c) Lot.

"Lot" means an individual parcel of real property or a portion of a block that is identified by a symbol in accordance with City Charter Article VII, § 116(k) and shown on a block plat filed among the records of the Department of Transportation.

(d) Owner.

(1) "Owner" has the meaning stated in § 202.2 of the Baltimore City Property Maintenance Code, except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) "Owner" does not include a governmental entity or an instrumentality or unit of a governmental entity.

(e) Vacant.

"Vacant" means unimproved by an assessed building.