The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. Whenever the words “dwelling,” “dwelling unit,” or “premises,” are used in this chapter, they shall be construed as though they were followed by the words “or any part thereof.”
(a) “Accessory use” means a garage, shed, pool, gazebo, pigeon coop, doghouse, playhouse, or similar use.
(b) “Certificate of occupancy” means a certificate issued by the Building Department which certifies that a preliminary inspection by the Building Department has been conducted and that the dwelling meets the minimum standards required to permit the transfer of a one- or two-family dwelling, as best as can be determined. A current certificate of occupancy is a certificate which has been applied for not more than thirty days before a unit covered by this chapter is listed for sale, and received prior to the date of transfer.
(c) “Dwelling: means a one- or two-family residential structure and accessory uses located in the City, or any individual family unit cooperatively owned but individually occupied pursuant to a trust, common tenancy or stock ownership in accordance with sections 99 through 109 of Public Act No. 327 of 1931 (MCL 450.99—450.104).
(d) “Inspection Report” means the complied finding from the inspector which shall include all known requirements to issue a certificate of occupancy. The “inspection report” shall have an itemized list of any identified violations of the International Property Maintenance Code, State of Michigan Building Code and Local Code.
(e) “New dwelling” means a one- or two-family dwelling unit which has never been occupied.
(f) “Nuisances” see Chapter 660.
(g) “Owner” shall mean any person, corporation, DBA, or any other legal entity who, alone or jointly or severally with others:
(1) Shall have legal title to any dwelling or dwelling unit, with or without accompanying actual possession thereof; or
(2) Shall have charge, possession, or control of any dwelling or dwelling unit, as owner or agent of the owner, or as executor, administrator, trustee, or guardian of the estate of the owner. Any such 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 were the owner.
(h) “Transfer” means the sale or conveyance of title to another for consideration, or the execution of a land contract, the exercise of an option to purchase a dwelling, or, in the case of a cooperative, the change of occupancy in conjunction with a transfer of an interest. A conveyance by lease, gift, devise, or lien foreclosure is not included in this definition. A “transfer” subject to the terms of a purchase agreement entered into prior to the effective date of this chapter, is not included in this definition.
(Ord. 21-1024. Passed 11-3-21.)