The definitions in Chapter 2 of the 2021 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code are adopted as part of this Code. The following definitions shall also apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DESIGNATED AGENT. A person, firm or corporation acting on behalf of, representing, or caring for the property on behalf of the owner.
DWELLING. A building used in whole or part for human habitation. DWELLINGS are divided into the following categories:
(1) DWELLING, BOARDING. A rooming dwelling where meals are provided.
(2) DWELLING, MULTIPLE-FAMILY. A building containing three or more dwelling units.
(3) DWELLING, ONE-FAMILY. A building used exclusively or designed for one-family occupancy.
(4) DWELLING, REGISTERED STUDENT ORGANIZATION. A building or rooming dwelling used to house three or more unrelated individuals, which is owned, rented, leased or purchased by or on behalf of a student organization registered by the Central Michigan University Office of Student Life, in the name of:
(a) The registered student organization;
(b) A housing corporation or partnership affiliated with the registered organization; or
(c) One or more members of the registered student organizations (RSO) when membership in the RSO is required to live at the rooming dwelling and/or the rooming dwelling is identified by signs or other symbols as being affiliated with the RSO.
(5) DWELLING, ROOMING. A building containing one or more dwelling units that is approved for use by three or more persons, not meeting the definition of a family, per dwelling unit. This is also known as a rooming house.
(6) DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY. A building used exclusively or designed for the occupancy of two individual families living independently of each other.
FAMILY or FUNCTIONAL FAMILY. As defined under the city’s Zoning Ordinance.
FIRE OFFICIAL. The duly appointed city Fire Official or a regularly authorized assistant.
GUEST ROOM. Any room or rooms used, or intended to be used by a guest which is a person sharing a rooming or dwelling unit in a non-permanent status for not more than 72 hours, for sleeping purposes. Every 100 square feet of superficial floor area in a dormitory is a guest room.
HOTEL. An establishment where short-term lodging is offered for compensation and lodging units are accessed from interior hallways.
MOTEL. An establishment where short-term lodging is offered for compensation and one or more lodging units are accessed by exterior doors opening directly to the exterior parking areas, passageways, or the outdoors.
(Ord. 927, passed 5-14-07; Am. Ord. 986, passed 1-13-14; Am. Ord. 1017, passed 10-12-16; Am. Ord. 1089, passed 8-14-23)