(A) Words and phrases defined in the zoning code and building code shall assume those same definitions for this code, unless included and defined below.
(B) For the purposes of this chapter the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings ascribed to them respectively.
(1)
APPROVED. Approved by the head of the Code Enforcement Agency under the provisions of this chapter or the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, or approved by an authority designated by law or by this chapter.
(2)
BATHROOM. Enclosed space containing one or more bathtubs, showers, or both, and which may also include toilets, lavatories, or fixtures serving similar purposes and not deemed a habitable room.
(3)
CELLAR. Lowermost portion of the building partly or totally underground having more than half of its height, measured from clear floor to ceiling, below the average finished grade of the adjoining ground.
(4)
CODE ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. Department or person designated by the City Manager to enforce this chapter.
(4) (a)
DWELLING UNIT. One room, or a suite of two or more rooms, designed for or used by one family for living and sleeping purposes and having only one kitchen or kitchenette.
(5)
EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREA. All area on the premises outside of a structure used for human habitation.
(6)
EXTERMINATION. The control and elimination of insects, rodents, and vermin by eliminating their harborage places; by removing, or making inaccessible, materials that may serve as their food; by poisoning, spraying, fumigating, trapping; or by any other approved means of pest elimination.
(7)
FAMILY. One or two persons or parents, which their direct lineal descendants and adopted children (and including the domestic employees thereof) together with not more than two persons not so related, living together in the whole or part of a dwelling comprising a single housekeeping unit. Every additional group of two or less persons living in such housekeeping unit shall be considered a separate family for the purposes of this chapter.
(8)
GARBAGE. Putrescible animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, and consumption of food.
(9)
GRADE. Natural surface of the ground, or surface of the ground after completion of any change in contour.
(10)
GROSS FLOOR AREA. The total net area of all habitable rooms.
(11)
HABITABLE ROOM. Room occupied by one or more persons for living, sleeping, eating, or cooking. Kitchenettes shall not be deemed to be habitable space.
(12)
HOT WATER. Water heated to a temperature of not less than 120° F. at the outlet.
(13)
INFESTATION. The presence, within or contiguous to a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit, or premises, of insects, rodents, vermin, or other pests.
(14)
KITCHEN. Space 60 square feet or more in floor area, with a minimum width of five feet, used for cooking or preparation of food, and deemed habitable room.
(15)
KITCHENETTE. Space, less than 60 square feet in floor area, used for cooking or preparation of food, and not deemed a habitable room.
(15A)
LEASE. To grant use or occupancy of a dwelling unit for any consideration under terms of a contract, whether written or unwritten. For the purpose of this chapter, leasing also includes arrangements to occupy a dwelling with an option to purchase it at a future date, and installment contracts for the sale of dwellings whereby the seller holds legal title and the buyer has equitable title until the sales price is paid in full.
(16)
MULTIPLE DWELLING. A building containing two or more dwelling units and/or rooming units.
(17)
NONHABITABLE ROOM. Space used as kitchenettes, pantries, bath, toilet, laundry, rest, dressing, locker, storage, utility, heater, and boiler rooms, closets, and other spaces for service and maintenance of the building, and those spaces used for access and vertical travel between stories.
(18)
OCCUPANT. Any person over one year of age, living, sleeping, cooking, or eating in, or having actual possession of, a dwelling unit.
(19)
OPERATOR. Any person who has charge, care, or control of a multiple residence or rooming house, in which dwelling units or rooming units are let or offered for occupancy.
(20)
OUTSIDE DESIGN TEMPERATURE. Temperature based on the average of the low annual temperature recorded in the area, either during the last 25 years or as long as temperature records have been kept, if less than 25 years.
(21)
OWNER. Owner or owners of the freehold of the premises or lesser estate therein, a mortgagee or vendee in possession, assignee of rents, receiver, executor, trustee, lessee, or other person, firm, or corporation, in control of a building.
(22)
PLUMBING SYSTEM. Pipes, fixtures, and other apparatus for supplying water for consumption, or for the conveyance of waste and drainage.
(23)
POTABLE WATER. Water duly approved as satisfactory and safe for drinking.
(24)
PREMISES. A lot, plot, or parcel of land including the buildings or structures thereon.
(25)
PUBLIC SEWER. Sewer operated by a public authority or public utility, and available for public use.
(26)
RUBBISH. All nonputrescible solid waste, consisting of both combustible wastes and noncombustible wastes, such as, but not limited to, paper, wrappings, cigarettes, cardboard, tin cans, yard clippings, leaves, wood, glass, bedding, crockery, and similar materials.
(27)
SEWAGE. Liquid carried waste from a flush toilet, bath, sink, lavatory, dishwashing, or laundry machine, or from any other fixture, equipment, or machine, containing animal or vegetable matter and which may include industrial or commercial wastes, and liquids containing chemicals.
(28)
SUPPLIED FACILITIES. Facilities paid for, furnished, or provided by, or under the control of the owner or operator.
(29)
VENTILATION. Supply and removal of air to and from any space by natural or mechanical means.
(Ord. 39-1976, passed 8-16-76; Am. Ord. 2-1979, passed 2-5-78; Am. Ord. 02-2006, passed 3-6-06)