The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the maintenance, repair, equipment, use and occupancy of all rental housing units and accessory structures now in existence or hereafter constructed, habilitated, renovated or converted to residential use within the corporate limits, including, but not limited to single and two family dwellings, multiple family dwellings and rooming/sleeping units.
Exceptions:
A. Single family dwellings occupied by the owner, or members of that owner's immediate family. Such members are defined as spouse, child, parent, step-parent, stepchild, father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother, sister, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandchild, and grandparent.
B. A duplex, at least one of the units of which is occupied by the owner, and the other unit is occupied by a member of that owner's immediate family. Such members are defined as spouse, child, parent, step-parent, stepchild, father-in-law, mother-in- law, brother, sister, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandchild, and grandparent.
C. Transient shelters and group homes subject to State licensing.
D. Hotels, motels, extended stay hotels, and other similar uses subject to State licensing. (Ord. 1060, 9-13-2018)