For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates, or requires, a different meaning.
ACCESSORY BUILDING. A structure subordinate to the main, or principal, building which is not authorized, nor used, for living or sleeping by human occupants, and which is located on the premises.
APPROVED. Acceptable to this jurisdiction.
BUILDING. Any structure used, or intended, for supporting, or sheltering, any use or occupancy.
COMPLIANCE OFFICER. The Building Official, Code Enforcement Officer, or Police Chief.
DWELLING. A building, or portion thereof, designed, or used, predominantly for residential occupancy of a continued nature, including one-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, and multiple family dwellings, but not including hotels and motels.
DWELLING UNIT. A single residential accommodation which is arranged, designed, used, or if vacant, intended for use exclusively as a domicile for one family. Where a private garage is structurally attached, it shall be considered as part of the building in which the DWELLING UNIT is located.
FAMILY. One, or more, persons related to the other by blood, marriage, or adoption, or a group of not more than four persons not all so related, maintaining a common household in a dwelling unit, and using common cooking and kitchen facilities. Group or foster care of not more than six wards, or clients, by an authorized person, or persons, related by blood, marriage, or adoption, together with their domestic servants or gratuitous guests, all maintaining a common household in a dwelling unit approved, and certified, by the appropriate public agency.
FLUSH WATER CLOSET. An approved toilet system with a bowl and trap made in one piece connected to the city water and sewer system.
GARBAGE. Putrescible animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, and consumption of food.
HABITABLE BUILDING. Any building, or part thereof, that meets minimum standards for use as a home, or place of abode, by one, or more, persons.
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, furnace rooms, unfinished basements (those without required ventilation, required electrical outlets, and required exit facilities), pantries, utility rooms of less than 50 square feet of floor space, foyers, communicating corridors, stairways, closets, storage spaces and workshops, hobby and recreation areas in parts of the structure below ground level, or in attics.
HEATED WATER. Water heated to a temperature of not less than 120°F, or lesser temperature required by a government authority, measured at the faucet outlet.
KITCHEN. A space which contains a sink with counter working space, adequate space for installing cooking and refrigeration equipment, and adequate space for storage of cooking utensils.
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING. A dwelling, or portion thereof, containing three, or more, dwelling units.
NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDING. All other buildings, or structures, other than dwellings or dwelling units.
OCCUPANT. Any person (including owner or operator) occupying any structure, building, or part thereof, dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, or premises.
PERMISSIBLE OCCUPANT LOAD. The maximum number of persons permitted to occupy a building, or space within a building.
REFUSE. All putrescible, and non-putrescible, waste solids, including garbage and rubbish.
REPAIR. To restore to a sound, and acceptable, state of operation, serviceability, or appearance.
RODENT HARBORAGE. Any place where rodents can live, nest, or seek shelter.
ROOMING UNIT. Any room, or group of rooms, forming a single habitable unit used for living or sleeping, but not for cooking and eating purposes.
SAFETY. The condition of being reasonably free from danger and hazards which may cause accidents and diseases.
STRUCTURE. That which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up, or composed of, parts joined together in some definite manner.
SUBSTANDARD BUILDING. Any dwelling which does not conform to the minimum standards established by the city code.
(Prior Code, § 4.21)