For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CODE OFFICIAL. The inspector charged with the administration and enforcement of this chapter, including the issuance of municipal civil infraction violation notices and citations.
DWELLING UNIT. A single unit providing complete and independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. A DWELLING UNIT for the purpose of this chapter, shall also include the individual sleeping rooms or group of rooms of an apartment building to be occupied by a person or family. Each room or group of rooms so occupied or to be occupied shall constitute a separate DWELLING UNIT.
OWNER. Any person, agent, operator, firm, or corporation having a legal or equitable interest in the property; or recorded in the official records of the county as holding title to the property; or otherwise having control of the property, including the guardian/conservator of the estate of any person, or the personal representatives of the estate of a deceased individual.
PARCEL. A separately described piece of land or a lot to which a property tax number applies.
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE. The International Property Maintenance Code developed and promulgated by the International Code Council (ICC) and the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA), most recent edition.
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNIT. All dwellings, dwelling units, or mobile homes which are leased or otherwise made available for rental purposes, except:
(1) Dwelling units required to be occupied by an employee or agent of an owner as the condition of employment (i.e., parsonages);
(2) Any dwellings or dwelling units over which the state has exclusive authority under state law to inspect and regulate; or
(3) The principal residence of the owner which is occupied by persons other than the owner where no rent is paid.
(1984 Code, § 5-02-02)