For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DWELLING. Any building or portion thereof which is designed for or used for residential purposes.
DWELLING UNIT. Any room or group of rooms located within a dwelling and forming a single habitable unit equipped and intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating.
ON-PREMISE SIGN. A sign erected, maintained or used in the outdoor environment for the purpose of the display of messages pertinent to the use of the property on which it is displayed.
OPERATE. To charge a rental charge for the use of a unit in a dwelling.
OWNER. Any person who, alone or jointly or severally with others:
(1) Shall have legal title to any dwelling or dwelling unit, with or without accompanying actual possession thereof; or
(2) Shall have charge, care or control of any dwelling or dwelling unit, as owner or agent of the owner, prime tenant, or as executor, executrix, administrator, administratrix, trustee or guardian of the estate of the owner. Any such person thus representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this Section, to the same extent as if such person were the owner.
PERSON. Any individual, firm, corporation, association or partnership.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. The term RECREATIONAL VEHICLE means any of the following:
(1) TRAVEL TRAILER. Vehicular, portable structure built on a chassis designed to be used as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational and vacation uses, permanently identified TRAVEL TRAILER by the manufacturer of the trailer.
(2) PICK-UP COACH. A structure designed to be mounted on a truck chassis for use as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreation and vacation.
(3) MOTOR HOME. A portable, temporary building to be used for travel, recreation and vacation, constructed as an integral part of the self-propelled vehicle.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL. The rental or lease of a dwelling unit, in whole or in part, for 30 days or less.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL LICENSE. The license issued by the city for the rental or lease of a dwelling unit, in whole or in part, for 30 days or less.
SOLID WASTE. Garbage, refuse or any other discarded solid organic or inorganic materials.
TENANT. Any person who is occupying a dwelling unit in whole or in part under any agreement (written or oral), lease, or contract.
(Ord. 237, passed 11-28-2022)