For the purpose of this section, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Accessory Structure. A structure subordinate to the main or principal building or use, and which is not authorized to be used for living or sleeping by human occupants and which is located on or partially on the premises.
Apartment or Apartment Unit. A room or group of rooms located within a multifamily building and which forms a single habitable unit with facilities which are used or are intended to be used for living.
Approved. An indication that based on observations made by the Building Official, an item appears to meets construction, installation, and maintenance standards of the Building Code and/or State Fire Code and of this Multifamily Housing Registration Code.
Basement. As defined by the State Building Code.
Building. Any structure having a roof and which may provide shelter or enclosure for persons, animals, or chattels. When such a structure is divided by party walls without opening, each portion of the building so separated shall be deemed a separate building.
Building Official. The person designated by the city to fulfill the duties of Building Official as provided by State Building Code or his or her authorized deputy.
Dwelling. A structure or portion thereof designed exclusively for residential occupancy, including boarding and lodging houses, but not including hotels and motels, except as otherwise expressly provided in this section.
Exit. As defined by the State Building Code.
Family. An individual, or two or more persons each related by blood, marriage, adoption, or foster children, living together as a single housekeeping unit; or a group of not more than six persons not so related, maintaining a common household and using common cooking and kitchen facilities.
Functioning. Being in such physical condition as to safely perform the service or services for which an item is designed or intended.
Habitable. A dwelling unit or part thereof that meets minimum standards for use as a home or place of abode by one or more persons.
Multifamily Building. Any building or structure containing three or more separate dwelling units, whether used solely or exclusively for residential purposes or otherwise.
Multifamily Dwelling Unit. The same meaning as “apartment unit” as defined herein.
Occupant. Any person (including owner or operator) living within a dwelling unit.
Owner. Any person, firm, or corporation who, alone, jointly, or severally with others, shall be in actual possession of, or have charge, care, or control of any multifamily building within the city as title holder, employee or agent of the owner, or as trustee of guardian of the estate or person of the title holder. Also, any person, firm, or corporation who has the right to determine who occupies a multifamily dwelling unit (even though that right may be subject to a lease or rental agreement), or a person, firm, or corporation who shall have the power to rent or let such premises to another for purposes of this Code.
Person. Any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or a joint venture or organization of any kind.
Premises. A platted lot or part thereof or unplatted parcel of land, and adjacent right-of-way either occupied or unoccupied non-dwelling structure, including building accessory structures.
Public Hall. A hall, corridor, or a passageway for providing egress from a dwelling unit to a public way and not within the exclusive control of one family.
Repair. To restore to a sound, acceptable state of operation, serviceability, or appearance. Repairs shall be expected to last as long as with their replacement by new items.
Replace or Replacement. To remove an existing or portion of a system and to construct or install a new time or a quality similar to that of the existing item when it was new. Replacement ordinarily takes place when repair of the items is impractical.
Rooming House. Any group of rooms within a multifamily building, which form single habitable units used or intended to be used for living and sleeping, but not for cooking or eating purposes.
Safe. The condition of being free from danger and hazards which may cause accident or disease.
Story. As defined by the State Building Code.
Story, First. As defined by the State Building Code.
Unit. Any multifamily dwelling unit as defined in this section.
Unsafe. As applied to a structure, shall mean a condition or a combination of conditions which are dangerous or hazardous to persons or property.