For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DWELLING. Any building which is wholly or partly used, designed, or constructed for the purpose of, or intended to be used for human habitation.
DWELLING UNIT. One (1) or more rooms arranged for the use of 1 or more individuals living together as a single housekeeping unit, with cooking, living, sanitary and sleeping facilities.
HUMAN HABITATION. The use of any room, rooming unit, dwelling unit, building or premises for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking or eating purposes by 1 or more persons.
INFESTATION. The presence of insects, rodents, vermin or other pests.
PERSON. An individual, firm, corporation, association or partnership.
RECREATIONAL FACILITY. Any baseball field, football field, soccer field, basketball court, tennis court or any other place designed for recreational sports.
STRUCTURE. Encompasses all types of buildings, including dwellings, but also outbuildings, garages, commercial buildings, factories, schools and the like.
TEMPORARY STRUCTURE. Tents, fabric covered assemblies and shelters, or storage containers that are not fastened to a permanent foundation.
UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION. That structure which is a hazard to the health and welfare of the occupants because it lacks maintenance or is in disrepair, lacks essential services (gas, water, electric and sewer), is unsanitary, or insect-, vermin-, or rodent-infested.
(Ord. 161, passed 6-14-2022)