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(28) Junk: Any item, material or product which is no longer usable as originally intended and/or which, though capable of being converted to another use, is not actually being so used. An automobile, truck, or other motor vehicle shall be considered junk for purposes of this ordinance if it meets either of the following criteria: Is not currently registered. This criterium does not apply to vehicles eligible for registration under ss. 341.30 or 341.305 Wis. Stats. Is not capable of operation, lawful or otherwise, on the public highways of this state and remains in that condition for more than 10 days after receipt of a certi- fied letter notifying the owner, or occupant, of the premises of the violation. No automobile licensable as an antique or special interest vehicle under Chapter 341.266 Wisconsin Statutes, nor any parts car therefor, shall be considered junk under this ordinance provided that such vehicles are stored as required by ss. 341.266 (4) of the Wisconsin Statutes. • (29) Kennels: Any lot or parcel of land on which are kept more than three dogs for any pur- pose. (30) Lodging House: A building in which lodging accommodations are provided by previous arrangement for definite periods of time to four(4) or more but not to exceed twelve (12) individuals not members of-the family. (31) Lot: A parcel of land occupied or intended to be occupied by one building and its accessory building and uses, except as otherwise provided herein. A lot may be a parcel designated in a plat or described in a conveyance recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds. No land included in any street, highway or railroad right-of way shall be included when computing area. (32) Lot Width: For purposes of this ordinance the width of a lot shall be the shortest dis- tance between the side lines at the setback line. On triangular or irregular shaped lots the width shall be the shortest distance between the side lines of the lot at the building line. Such building line may be the setback line of a line designated on a plat, or in a conveyance of an unplatted parcel. On farm lands, where the distance between side lines may vary, the distance between the side lines at the point where accessory farm buildings are located shall be deemed the lot width. (33) Major Repairs to Motor Vehicles: Repairs and over-hauling of motor or engine parts, drive train assemblies, braking systems, body and frame repairs and replacements, refinishing and painting, wheel alignment. (34) Minor Repairs to Motor Vehicles: Replacing or repairing of electrical components, tires, changing or replacing coolants, and lubricants, cleaning and polishing, wheel tire balancing. (35) Mobile Homes Park: Any plot or plots of ground upon, which two (2) or more units, occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes are located, regardless of whether or not a charge is made for such accommodation. Is subject to the requirements of Chapter 66.058 of the Wisconsin Statutes. (36) Motel: A building containing sleeping rooms for the temporary accommodation of tourists and not for permanent occupancy except by the owner or resident operator. (37) Motor Vehicles: Any vehicle which is driven or propelled by gasoline, natural or manu- factured gas, diesel fuel, steam or electricity and used for hauling or transporting goods, materials freight or passengers and is capable of traveling either on or off of the public highway. Farm tractors and farm machinery shall not be included as motor driven vehicles. (38) Non-conforming Use: A building or premises occupied by a use which does not conform to the regulations of the district in which it is located. (39) Nursing Home: A home for the aged, chronically ill, or incurable person in which three or more person not of the immediate family are received, kept or provided with food and shelter or care for compensation; but not including hospitals, clinics, or similar institutions devoted primarily to the diagnosis and treatment of the sick or injured. (40) Park, Amusement: An area, publicly or privately owned, containing amusement and re- creational facilities and devices, whether operated for profit or not. - 3 -