For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DEPARTMENT. The Department of Planning and Building.
LANDLORD. Has the meaning set forth in I.C. 32-31-3-3.
OWNER. Has the meaning set forth in I.C. 32-31-3-4.
PERSON. Has the meaning set forth in I.C. 32-31-3-5.
RENTAL UNIT.
(1) Has the meaning set forth in I.C. 32-31-3-8, except that an owner-occupied structure that:
(a) Has no portion of the area thereof promised for the use of a residential tenant; or
(b) Has a single sleeping unit being rented to a tenant shall not be considered a RENTAL UNIT.
(2) In addition, a property that is:
(a) Booked for rental to the public or rented to the public only for a rental period of less than 30 consecutive days at any one time; and
(b) Rented to the public not more than a total of 180 days during a calendar year, shall not be considered a RENTAL UNIT.
RENTAL UNIT COMMUNITY. Has the meaning set forth in I.C. 36-1-20-1.5.
TENANT. Has the meaning set forth in I.C. 32-31-3-10.
(Ord. 20-2890, passed 9-21-20)