The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Additional definitions for purpose and use of the property are found within the City of Reading Zoning Ordinance.
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BUSINESS PRIVILEGE LICENSE — A license issued by the Berks Earned Income Tax Bureau per City of Reading Codified Ordinance Chapter 549, Taxation, Special, Part 4, Business Privilege Tax, authorizing one to perform business including, for purposes of this subpart, renting.
CODE AND LICENSE APPEALS BOARD - Board authorized to hear, among other things, appeals of and render decisions in matters concerning housing.
CODES — Any state or local code or ordinance adopted, enacted or in effect in and for the City of Reading.
CODES OFFICIAL — A City of Reading employee or authorized agent sworn to enforce the City of Reading Codes and Codified Ordinances. This term is used interchangeably with Property Maintenance Inspector (PMI).
DWELLING UNIT - A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
OWNER — The record titleholder per Berks County Assessment Office.
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE DIVISION — A division of the City of Reading Community Development Department charged with enforcing the Code of the City of Reading governing issues including, but not limited to, housing, property maintenance, health and blight.
REGISTRATION - Filing of a housing application to register a parcel as required by this chapter.
RESPONSIBLE LOCAL AGENT - A Berks County resident/company designated by the owner as the agent responsible for managing a non-owner occupied dwelling in compliance with the City of Reading Codified Ordinances when the dwelling is owned by a person or entity who resides more than 25 miles outside of the City of Reading.
ZONING — City of Reading Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 600).
ZONING PERMIT — A permit issued by the City of Reading Zoning Division per the City of Reading Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 600).
1. Editor's Note: See Ch. 600, Zoning.