For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply, unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(a) “Commercial property.” A property used for business, professional and nonresidential purposes. Properties that contain both residential and commercial uses shall be defined as commercial property for the purposes of issuance of certificates for use and occupancy. “Commercial property” does not include a professional office or studio allowed as an accessory use or a home occupation allowed as a conditional use in a residential district.
(b) “Improvement.” Any activity for which a building permit is required under the regulations of the Borough.
(c) “Multi-family dwelling.” A building designed or converted and occupied as a residence for more than two families on one lot. Multi-family dwellings operating under a condominium form of ownership, where the dwelling units, offices or floor area are owned individually, and the structure, common areas, and facilities are owned by all the owners on a proportional, undivided basis, are included as multi-family dwellings for the purpose of this chapter.
(d) “Single-family dwelling.” A building designed and occupied exclusively as a residence for one family on one lot.
(e) “Two-family dwelling.” A building designed or converted and occupied as a residence for two families on one lot, or a building designed or converted and occupied for two families on two lots.
(Ord. 966. Passed 4-8-02.)