For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DWELLING. Any house or building or portion thereof, whether portable or on a fixed foundation, which is occupied in whole or in part as a home, residence, sleeping place, or place of abode of one or more human beings, either permanently or transiently.
DWELLING UNIT. A room or group of rooms occupied by or intended for occupancy by one family or household as their home and where they sleep.
HABITABLE ROOM. A room which is designed or may be used for living, sleeping, eating, or cooking, but excluding storage rooms, bathrooms, toilets, closets, halls, or spaces in attic or basements, or any room having a floor space of less than 50 square feet, except as otherwise specifically provided.
OCCUPANT. Any person actually occupying, inhabiting, living, or in possession of any dwelling or dwelling unit or any part thereof.
OWNER. Any person having or claiming title, interest, or right, either of record, or in privy of others who are so shown by record, in any property, including executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, and agents.
(`76 Code, § 6-1) (Ord. 247, passed 2-2-59)