For the purpose of this chapter, 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 Kochville Township's zoning ordinance, as amended.
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.)
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.
(Ord. 15-02, passed 3-16-2015)