The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this chapter. Words in the singular shall include the plural, and words in the plural shall include the singular.
“INSPECTION CERTIFICATE.” A certificate issued by the Board of Public Works which documents that a rental unit has passed inspection and the owner is permitted to rent or lease the unit.
“INSPECTION OFFICERS.” Shall mean the following persons, working separately or together, who shall enforce the provisions of this chapter:
(1) Fire Inspector, Fire Chief or other designated officer;
(2) County Health Officer; or
(3) An officer designated by the Board of Public Works.
“OCCUPANT.” Any person, living sleeping, cooking, or having physical or actual possession of a rental unit.
“OWNER.” One or more persons in whom is vested all or part of the legal title to property. The term includes a mortgagee or contract purchaser in possession.
“PERSON.” An individual, a corporation, an association, a partnership, a governmental entity, a trust, an estate, or any other legal or commercial entity.
“REGISTRATION FEE.” The amount paid to the Board of Public Works when registering a rental unit with the town.
“RENTAL UNIT.” As used in this chapter, means:
(1) A structure, or the part of a structure, that is used as a home, residence, or sleeping unit by:
(a) One individual who maintains a household; or
(b) Two or more individuals who maintain a common household; or
(2) Any grounds, facilities, or area promised for the use of a residential tenant, including the following:
(a) An apartment unit;
(b) A boarding house;
(c) A rooming house;
(d) A mobile home space;
(e) A single or two or more family dwelling.
“RENTAL UNIT COMMUNITY.” As used in this chapter, means one or more parcels of contiguous real property upon which are located one or more structures containing rental units, if:
(1) The combined total of all rental units in all of the structures is five or more rental units; and
(2) The rental units are not occupied solely by the owner or the owner's family.
“UNSAFE BUILDING.” A building or structure, or any part of a building or structure, that is:
(1) In an impaired structural condition that makes it unsafe to a person or property;
(2) A fire hazard;
(3) A hazard to the public health;
(4) A public nuisance;
(5) Dangerous to a person or property because of a violation of a statute or ordinance concerning building condition or maintenance;
(6) Vacant and not maintained in a manner that would allow human habitation, occupancy, or use under the requirements of a statute or an ordinance; or
(7) Otherwise in violation of state or town unsafe building laws.
“UNSAFE PREMISES.” The tract of real estate on which an unsafe building is located.
(Ord. 2017-14, passed 12-11-17)