For the purpose of this article, the terms listed below shall be assigned the following definitions:
(a) “Certificate of use and occupancy” means the certificate issued by the Code Official which permits the use of a building and which certifies compliance with the provisions of law for the use and occupancy of the building in its several parts together with any special stipulations or conditions.
(b) “Code Official” means the Building Inspector or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of the Building and Housing Code of the City, or a duly authorized representative.
(c) “Dwelling unit” means a single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
(d) “Owner occupied” means occupied by the actual property owner or by any person or persons related thereto by blood, marriage or adoption and where no remuneration is received.
(e) “Rental dwelling unit” means any dwelling unit which is offered in whole or part for residential purposes and for which remuneration is received. This definition includes land contracts, contracts for deed, land installment contracts, installment sale agreements, or any other type of rent-to-own agreements between the owner of the dwelling unit/grantor and the tenant/grantee.
(Ord. 2018-08. Passed 8-14-18.)
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