For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUILDING. A structure or part thereof.
DEMOLISH. To destroy a building and to remove all debris and waste materials from the lot on which the building stood.
DWELLING. Any building or structure or part thereof used and occupied for human habitation or intended to be so used and includes any garages or other accessory buildings belonging thereto.
DWELLING UNIT. Any room or group of rooms located within a dwelling and forming a single habitable unit with the facilities which are used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking, or eating.
OCCUPANT. Any person over 1 year of age living, sleeping, cooking, or eating in, or having actual possession of dwelling unit or rooming unit.
OWNER. The holder of fee simple title.
PARTIES IN INTEREST. All individuals, associates, and corporations who have a mortgage or other interest of record in a dwelling or building or who are in possession thereof.
PUBLIC OFFICER. The officer or officers who are authorized by law to exercise the powers prescribed by this subchapter.
PUBLIC RECORD. Deeds, mortgages and other instruments of record relating to land titles.
ROOMING HOUSE. Any dwelling or that part of any dwelling containing 1 or more rooming units in which space is let by the owner or occupant to 3 or more persons who are not husband and wife, son or daughter, mother or father, sister or brother of the occupant.
ROOMING UNIT. Any room or group of rooms forming a single habitable unit used or intended to be used for living and sleeping, but not for cooking or eating purposes.
STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS. Any change in the supporting members of a building such as bearings, walls, columns, beams, or gutters, except repair or replacement of supporting members.
(Ord. 1138, passed 7-13-1987)