For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DEPARTMENT. The Community Development Department or any successor department or division that may be established.
DWELLING. A non-owner occupied dwelling as defined in the most recent state building code or the state residential code, as promulgated by the state Construction Code Commission, including all amendments and supplements; and any accessory building or structure defined under the housing law for the state and/or the city's zoning code, as amended.
OWNER. The owner(s) of the freehold of the premises or lesser estate in the premises, a mortgagee or vendee in possession, an assignee of rents, receiver, executor, trustee, or any other person, sole proprietorship, partnership, association, or corporation directly or indirectly in control of a dwelling, or his/her/its agents, servants, or employees.
OCCUPANT. In determining total occupancy of a unit, OCCUPANT shall mean any individual who inhabits the unit for more than 24 hours. (Time does not have to be consecutive.)
(Ord. 10-018, passed 11-8-10)