(a) For the purposes of Part Fifteen-Property Maintenance Code, words and phrases shall have the meaning set forth in the International Property Maintenance Code 2018 as may be amended from time to time, unless defined below or modified by Section 1504.01:
Applicable Codes or Code. The term Applicable Code or Code includes, but is not limited to this Part; the International Property Maintenance Code 2018, as may be amended from time to time; the Property Maintenance Code of the City of Fairlawn, the Building and Housing Code of the City of Fairlawn, the City of Fairlawn's Code of Ordinances, as may be amended; and other applicable laws, codes, or regulations relating to the maintenance and habitation of dwelling units. Where differences occur between the provisions of any of these Codes, the provisions in this Part shall govern, if applicable. If the provisions of this Part are not applicable, the most restrictive Code provision shall govern.
Person and Responsible Person. Shall mean an individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership or officer, partner or member of any business entity, or fee owner of real property, lessor, lessee or agent, operator or manager or zoning or building permit applicant.
Rental Unit. The term Rental Unit shall be defined in the same manner as the term “let for occupancy or let” in the International Property Maintenance Code 2018, as may be amended from time to time.
Residential Chief Building Official. The term Residential Chief Building Official shall mean the Building Commissioner and Zoning Inspector for the City of Fairlawn or his/her designee.
(Ord. 2006-076A. Passed 9-18-06; Ord. 2014-010. Passed 3-10-14; Ord. 2021-037. Passed 9-7-21.)