§ 152.03. DEFINITIONS.  


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  • For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
    ACCESSORY STRUCTURE. A structure subordinate to the main or principal dwelling or dwellings and which is not used nor authorized to be used for living or sleeping by human occupants and which is located on or partially on the premises.
    BUILDING. Any structure erected for the support shelter or enclosure of persons, animals chattels or property of any kind.
    COMPLIANCE OFFICIAL. The Manager and designated agents authorized to administer and enforce this Code.
    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 or motels.
    DWELLING UNIT. A single residential accommodation which is arranged, designed, used or intended for use exclusively as living quarters for one family; must include complete permanently installed kitchen facilities. 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 person related by blood, adoption, foster children or marriage, living and cooking together as a single housekeeping unit, exclusive of household servants; a number or persons but not exceeding three living and cooking together as a single housekeeping unit though not related by blood, adoption or marriage; or a number of persons, not exceeding two, living and cooking together as a single housekeeping unit though not related by blood, adoption or marriage where one of the two persons has natural, adoptive or foster children also living with them.
    FLUSH WATER CLOSET. A toilet bowl flushed with water under pressure with a water sealed trap above the floor level.
    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, 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 degrees Fahrenheit measured at a 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 the storage of cooking utensils.
    MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING. A dwelling or portion thereof containing three or more dwelling units.
    OCCUPANT. A person occupying any structure, building, dwelling, dwelling unit, room unit or premises.
    OCCUPY. Any person who is or was physically present, or who could prohibit others from being physically present on or in any structure, building, dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit or premises, shall be deemed to occupy the same for the purposes of this chapter.
    OPERATOR. The owner or agent who has charge, care, control or management of a building.
    OWNER. Any person, firm or corporation who, alone, jointly or severally with others, shall be in actual possession of or have charge, care or control of any structure or premises within the city as owner, employee or agent of the owner or as trustees or guardian of the estate or person of the title holder. Any such person representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this code to the same extent as the owner.
    PERMISSIBLE OCCUPANCY. The maximum number of persons permitted to reside in a dwelling unit, rooming unit or structure.
    PLUMBING. All of the following supplied facilities and equipment in a dwelling: gas pipes, gas burning equipment, water pipes, steam pipes, garbage disposal units, waste pipes, water closets, sinks, installed dishwashers, lavatories, bathtubs, shower baths, installed clothes washing machines, catch basins, drains, vents and any other similar fixtures and the installation thereof, together with all connections to water, sewer and gas lines.
    PREMISES. Any platted or unplatted lot and lots abutting each other, under common ownership, occupied or capable of being occupied.
    PUBLIC HALL. A hall, corridor or passageway for providing egress from an occupied unit to a public way and not within the exclusive control of one occupant.
    REFUSE. All putrescible and nonputrescible waste solids, including garbage and rubbish.
    RENTAL DWELLING or DWELLING UNIT. A dwelling or dwelling unit let for rent or lease.
    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 or intended to be used for a living and sleeping, but not for cooking and eating purposes.
    RUBBISH. Nonputrescible solid wastes consisting of both combustible wastes and noncombustible wastes, such as paper, cardboard, tin cans, grass and shrubbery clippings, wood, glass, brick, plaster, bedding, crockery and similar materials.
    SAFETY. The condition of being reasonably free from danger and hazards which may cause accidents or disease.
    STRUCTURE. Same as building.
    SUBSTANDARD DWELLING OR STRUCTURE. Any dwelling or structure which does not conform to the minimum standards established by city ordinance.
    SUPPLIES. Paid for, furnished by, provided by or under the control of the owner, operator or agent of a dwelling.
    (`89 Code, § 27.030)