For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUILDING. Any structure, or part thereof, that is not a dwelling.
DWELLING. Any structure, or part thereof, used or intended to be used for human habitation, except that it does not include any recreational vehicle or camper.
HABITABLE ROOM. A room or space used for living, sleeping, eating or cooking, but does not include bathrooms, laundry rooms, halls, closets and storage spaces.
INSPECTOR. The City Code Enforcement Officer or any authorized agent of the City Code Enforcement Officer.
OCCUPANT. Any person living, sleeping, cooking or eating in or having actual possession of a dwelling.
OWNER. The holder of the title in fee simple and every mortgage, judgment and lien holder of record.
PARTIES OF INTEREST. Persons who have interests of record in a dwelling.
UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION. Means that conditions exist in a dwelling that violate or do not comply with one or more of the minimum standards established by this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 4-151) (Ord. 19-22, passed 12-17-2019)