For the purposes of this chapter, and unless stated otherwise, the following terms shall have the meaning herein indicated:
(a) Dwelling. “Dwelling” means a building intended or designed to be occupied by not more than two families living separately and independently of each other.
(b) Dwelling Structure.
“Dwelling structure” means a building or structure used or designed to be used, all or in part, for residential purposes.
(c) Dwelling Unit. “Dwelling unit” means a group of rooms arranged, maintained or designed to be occupied by a single family and shall consist of a complete bathroom with toilet, lavatory and tub or shower facilities; one, and one only, complete kitchen or kitchenette with approved cooking, refrigeration and sink facilities and approved living and sleeping facilities, all of which are in contiguous rooms and are used exclusively by such family and by any authorized persons occupying such dwelling unit with the family. The words “dwelling unit,” “apartment” and “suites” are synonymous.
(d) Double House. “Double house” means a detached dwelling arranged, intended or designed to be occupied by but two families living side by side with a party wall between.
(e) Multiple Dwelling.
“Multiple dwelling” means a building containing three or more dwelling units, or two or more dwelling units above the first or ground floor, or one or more dwelling units if the building contains a use other than a dwelling use. For the purpose of applying this definition, any building which is being operated as a rooming house pursuant to a valid Richmond Heights license shall not be classed as a multiple dwelling. The words “multiple dwelling,” “dwelling house” and “apartment house” are synonymous.
(f) Multi-family Dwelling.
“Multiple family or multi-family dwelling” means a building, or portion thereof, designed exclusively for occupancy by three or more families, living independently of each other with each unit having a separate entrance or at least one entrance to a common hall leading to the exterior.
(g) Single-family Dwelling. “Single-family dwelling” means a building designed exclusively for and occupied exclusively by one family, which is not physically attached to any other dwelling unit. The word “one-family dwelling” is synonymous.
(h) Two-family Dwelling. “Two-family dwelling” means a building designed exclusively for occupancy by two families living independently of each other.
(i) Rental Unit. “Rental unit” means any dwelling unit; or any rented room within a single-family or two-family dwelling or duplex; or the third floor of a two-family dwelling or duplex, where either money or other valuable consideration is paid for occupancy of such unit, or a person, not the record owner, is occupying the unit, whether or not such person pays money or other valuable consideration therefor. “Rental unit” does not include a room for rent in a hotel.
(Ord. 28-2007. Passed 5-8-07.)