The following words and phrases, whenever used in this chapter shall be construed as defined in this section:
A. APPLICABLE LAWS. Includes, but is not limited to, the City's Housing Code, the City Zoning Ordinance, other City ordinances, and other laws or regulations relating to the health or safety of City residents or the public.
B. BUILDING OFFICIAL. The City of Pinole Building Official.
C. BALCONY. A horizontal platform extending from the exterior wall of a building, accessible from the building’s interior, and not directly accessible from the ground. A balcony is typically not covered by a roof or building overhang or enclosed on more than two (2) sides by walls. However, railings shall not be considered enclosures. The definition of balcony does not include “decks” and shall be consistent with the definition of balcony in the California Building Code.
D. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE. The certificates issued evidencing compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
E. CITY. The City of Pinole, California.
F. DEFICIENCY. Any failure by a unit subject to this chapter to comply with applicable laws.
G. OCCUPANT. Individual, partnership, corporation or association or agent of any of them lawfully residing in a unit.
H. UNIT. A dwelling unit within the City, including single-family homes, duplexes, and multi-family dwellings, motels, hotels and similar living accommodations.
I. OWNER. The owner of record as shown on the last equalized assessment roll or such owner's authorized agent.
J. RENTAL UNIT. A unit occupied by or intended for occupancy by other than the owner of the unit.
K. UNIT UNAVAILABLE FOR RENT. A unit whose owner has filed with the Building Official a statement signed under penalty of perjury in accordance with administrative regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter which statement provides that such unit is not offered or available for rent as a rental unit, and that prior to offering or making available such unit for rent as a rental unit, the owner will apply for a certificate of compliance for such unit pursuant to this chapter and any applicable administrative regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 2017-06 § 2 (part), 2017; Ord. 2007-06 § 1, 2007; Ord. 2006-01 §1, 2006)