(A) For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context indicates or requires a different meaning.
(B) Whenever
DWELLING, DWELLING UNIT, ROOMING HOUSE, ROOMING UNIT, OR PREMISES are used in this chapter, they shall be construed as though they were followed by the words, "or any part thereof."
BASEMENT. A portion of a building which is located partly underground, having direct access to light and air from windows located above the level of the adjoining ground.
CELLAR. A portion of a building located partly or wholly underground having an inadequate access to light and air from windows located partly or wholly below the level of the adjoining ground.
DETERIORATED. A dwelling that is unfit for human habitation and can be repaired, altered, or improved to comply with all of the minimum standards established by this chapter, at a cost not in excess of 50% of its value, as determined by findings of the Building Inspector.
DILAPIDATED. A dwelling that is unfit for human habitation and cannot be repaired, altered, or improved to comply with all of the minimum standards established by this chapter at a cost not in excess of 50% of its value, as determined by findings of the Building Inspector.
DWELLING UNIT. Any room or group of rooms located within a dwelling and forming a single habitable unit with facilities which are used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating.
EXTERMINATION. The control and elimination of insects, rodents, or other pests by eliminating their harborage places; by removing or making inaccessible materials that may serve as their food; by poisoning, spraying, fumigating, trapping; or by any other recognized and legal pest elimination methods approved by the Inspector.
GARBAGE. The animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, and consumption of food.
HABITABLE ROOM. A room or enclosed floor space used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking, or eating purposes, excluding bathrooms, water closet compartments, laundries, heater rooms, foyers, or communicating corridors, closets, and storage spaces.
INFESTATION. The presence, within or around a dwelling, of any insects, rodents, or other pests in the number as to constitute a menace to the health, safety, or welfare of the occupants or to the public.
INSPECTOR. A Building Inspector of the Town or any agent of the Inspector who is authorized by the Inspector.
MULTIPLE DWELLING. Any dwelling containing more than 2 dwelling units.
OCCUPANT. Any person over 1 year of age, living, sleeping, cooking, or eating in, or having actual possession of a dwelling unit or rooming unit.
OPERATOR. Any person who has charge, care or control of a building, or part thereof, in which dwelling units or rooming units are let.
OWNER. Any person who alone, or jointly, or severally with others:
(a) Shall have title to any dwelling or dwelling unit, with or without accompanying actual possession thereof; or
(b) Shall have charge, care or control of any dwelling or dwelling unit, as owner or agent of the owner, or as executor, executrix, administrator, administratrix, trustee, or guardian of the estate of the owner. Any person thus representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this chapter, and of rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, to the same extent as if he or she were the owner.
PLUMBING. All of the following supplied facilities and equipment: gas pipes, gas burning equipment, water pipes, water closets, sinks, installed dishwashers, lavatories, bathtubs, shower baths, installed clothes washing machines, catch basins, drains, vents and any other similar supplied fixtures, together with all connections to water, sewer, or gas lines.
PUBLIC AUTHORITY. The Southern Pines Housing Authority or any officer who is in charge of any department or branch of the government of the Town or of Moore County or the state relating to health, fire, building regulations, or other activities concerning dwellings in the Town.
ROOMING UNIT. Any room or group of rooms forming a single habitable unit used or intended to be used for living and sleeping, but not for cooking or eating purposes.
ROOMING HOUSE. Any dwelling, or that part of any dwelling containing 1 or more rooming units, in which space is let by owner or operator to 3 or more persons who are not husband and wife, son or daughter, mother or father, or sister or brother of the owner or operator.
RUBBISH. Combustible and noncombustible waste materials, except garbage and ashes, and the term shall include paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral matter, glass crockery, and dust.
SUPPLIED. Paid for, furnished, or provided by, or under the control of, the owner or operator.
TEMPORARY HOUSING. Any tent, trailer, or other structure used for human shelter which is designed to be transportable and which is not attached to the ground, to another structure, or to any utilities system on the same premises for more than 30 consecutive days.
UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION. Conditions existing in a dwelling which violate or do not comply with 1 or more of the minimum standards of fitness or 1 or more of the requirements established by this chapter.
(1989 Code, § 151.02) (Ord. passed 7-14-1981)