As used in this Chapter, the following terms are defined as set forth herein:
(a) “City.” The City of Sharon, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
(b) “Dwelling.” A building or structure that contains one or more dwelling units.
(c) “Dwelling Unit.” A unit consisting of one or more rooms which are enclosed by one or more walls, for the shelter, housing, residency, occupancy and/or for living or sleeping purposes of one or more persons. This term shall not include any such dwelling unit that is otherwise licensed and inspected for operation by the City.
(d) “Landlord.” An owner, including a grantor under an unrecorded agreement of sale (land contract), lessor, sub-lessor, person or persons or one who acts as an agent for the owner, lessor, sub-lessor, person or persons, of any parcel of real estate located in the City of Sharon upon which a dwelling or dwelling unit is located and which said dwelling or dwelling unit is one that is occupied or will or may be offered or made available for the occupancy by a person or persons other than the owner of the dwelling. No person whose primary relationship with a tenant is that of a licensed health care provider shall be considered a landlord for purposes of this Chapter.
(e) “Person.” Any individual, partnership, association, firm, corporation, trust, estate, or other entity of any type.
(f) “Occupant.” A person who has a right to occupy or use or is actually occupying or using, either alone or with others, a dwelling unit owned by a person other than himself or herself, for a period exceeding twenty (20) days.
(g) “Responsible Agent.” An individual who shall reside or maintain a business within the County of Mercer, Pennsylvania; a bordering county within Pennsylvania; or be located within fifty (50) miles of Mercer County and within Pennsylvania, and be authorized, in writing, by the owner and/or landlord to provide access to the property and receive notices and communications and to accept service of process of the initial and subsequent pleadings on behalf of the owner or landlord.
(h) “NOOP Official.” An individual or individuals appointed or employed by the City of Sharon, and designated by the City Manager or his or her designee, and whose duty is to enforce and pursue violations of this Chapter.
(Ord. 02-2024. Passed 4-3-24.)