Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall,
for the purpose of this code, have the meanings shown in this chapter.
IPMC Section 201.1.
Whenever the words "dwelling unit," "dwelling," "premises,"
"building," "rooming house," "rooming unit," "story," or "structure"
are stated in this code, they shall be construed as though they were
followed by the words "or any part thereof."
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any property that is determined to be abandoned pursuant
to P.L. 2003, c. 210, N.J.S.A 55:19-81.
Approved by the Property Maintenance Inspector or Code Official.
That portion of a structure which is partly or completely
below grade.
A room containing plumbing fixtures including a bathtub or
shower.
Any room or space used or intended to be used for sleeping
purposes in either a dwelling or a sleeping unit.
The Borough of Paulsboro, Gloucester County, State of New
Jersey.
Any structure, or part thereof, occupied or intended for
supporting or sheltering any occupancy, whether human habitation or
otherwise. This definition includes any outbuildings, and appurtenances
belonging thereto.
Any Borough official or employee authorized to issue and
enforce orders pursuant to any statute, code, ordinance or regulation.
To adjudge unfit for occupancy. Condemnation procedures undertaken
by the Borough shall be done so in accordance with all laws and regulations.
All the written, graphic and pictorial documents prepared
or assembled for describing the design, location and physical characteristics
of the elements of the project necessary for obtaining a building
permit. The construction drawings shall be drawn to an appropriate
scale.
When a structural element is physically disconnected from
another and that connection is necessary to provide a positive connection.
The condition of a building or part thereof, characterized
by holes, breaks, rot, crumbling, cracking, peeling, rusting or other
evidence of physical decay or neglect, or lack of maintenance or excessive
use.
See also subsection § 54-18.
BOARDINGHOUSEA building arranged or used for lodging for compensation, with or without meals, and not occupied as a single-family unit.
DORMITORYA space in a building where group sleeping accommodations are provided in one room, or in a series of closely associated rooms, for persons not members of the same family group.
DWELLING UNITA single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
HOTELAny building containing six or more guest rooms, intended or designed to be used, or which are used, rented or hired out to be occupied or which are occupied for sleeping purposes by guests.
MOTELA hotel as defined in this code.
MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLINGA building or portion thereof containing more than two dwelling units and not meeting the requirements for a multiple single-family dwelling.
MULTIPLE SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGA building or portion thereof containing more than two dwelling units.
ONE-FAMILY DWELLINGA building containing one dwelling unit with not more than five lodgers or boarders.
ROOMING HOUSEA building arranged or occupied for lodging, with or without meals, for compensation and not occupied as a one-family dwelling or a two-family dwelling.
ROOMING UNITAny room or group or rooms forming a single habitable unit occupied or intended to be occupied for sleeping or living, but not for cooking purposes.
TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGA building containing two dwelling units with not more than five lodgers or boarders per family.
Any premises, or any part thereof, of any building or any
part thereof, which may be lawfully viewed by the public, or any member
thereof.
The open space on the premises and on adjoining property
under the control of owners or operators of such premises.
The control and elimination of insects, rats or other pests
by eliminating their harborage places; by removing or making inaccessible
materials that serve as their food; by poison spraying, fumigating,
trapping or by any other approved pest elimination methods.
An individual or married couple and the children thereof
with not more than two other persons related directly to the individual
or married couple by blood or marriage; or a group of unrelated persons,
living together as a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit.
This definition shall not infringe on an individual's civil rights
under the law nor shall the definition violate the Federal Fair Housing
Act.[1]
The animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
Space in a structure for living, sleeping, eating or cooking.
Bathrooms, toilet compartments, closet, halls, storage or utility
spaces, and similar areas are not considered habitable spaces.
Any building or structure that is one or more of the following:
Listed or certified for listing by the New Jersey Historic Preservation
Officer or the Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places.
Designated as historic under applicable state or local law.
Certified as a contributing resource within a national register
or state or local historic district.
A condition that could cause serious or life-threatening
injury or death at any time.
The presence, within or contiguous to, a structure or premises
of insects, rats, vermin or other pests.
A vehicle that cannot be driven upon public streets for reasons
including but not limited to being unlicensed, wrecked, abandoned,
in a state of disrepair, or incapable of being moved under its own
power.
To permit possession or occupancy of a dwelling, dwelling
unit, rooming unit, building or structure by a person who is or is
not the legal owner of record thereof, pursuant to a written or unwritten
lease, agreement or license, or pursuant to a recorded or unrecorded
agreement of contract for the sale of land.
Any building containing one or more dwelling units or rooming
units and also having a portion thereof devoted to nondwelling uses
or as a hotel.
The lack of proper maintenance of a building or structure
or premises thereto.
The purpose for which a building or portion thereof is utilized
or occupied.
Any person living or sleeping in a building; or having possession
of a space within a building.
That part of a window or door which is available for unobstructed
ventilation and which opens directly to the outdoors.
Any person who has charge, care or control of a structure
or premises which is let or offered for occupancy.
Any person, agent, operator, firm or corporation having a
legal or equitable interest in the property; or recorded in the official
records of the state, county or municipality as holding title to the
property; or otherwise having control of the property, including the
guardian of the estate of any such person, and the executor or administrator
of the estate of such person if ordered to take possession of real
property by a court.
An individual, corporation, partnership or any other group
acting as a unit.
The practice, materials and fixtures utilized in the installation, maintenance, extension and alteration of all piping, fixtures, appliances and appurtenances within the scope of the Plumbing Code listed in Article VII.
A receptacle or device which is either permanently or temporarily
connected to the water distribution system of the premises, and demands
a supply of water therefrom; or discharges waste water, liquid-borne
waste materials, or sewage either directly or indirectly to the drainage
system of the premises; or which requires both a water supply connection
and a discharge to the drainage system of the premises.
A lot, plot or parcel of land to the public street edge,
including the curbline, and including any structures or easements,
whether drainage, walkway or sanitary, thereon.
Any real property within the Borough of Paulsboro which is
not owned by the Borough of Paulsboro.
Shall include the following:
The physical condition or occupancy of any premises regarded
as a public nuisance at common law; or
Any physical condition or occupancy of any premises or its appurtenances
considered an attractive nuisance to children, including, but not
limited to, abandoned wells, shafts, basements, excavations and unsafe
fences or structures; or
Any premises that has unsanitary sewerage or plumbing facilities;
or
Any premises designated as unsafe for human habitation; or
Any premises that is manifestly capable of being a fire hazard,
or is manifestly unsafe or unsecure so as to endanger life, limb or
property; or
Any premises from which the plumbing, heating or facilities
required by this code have been removed, or from which utilities have
been disconnected, destroyed, removed or rendered ineffective, or
the required precautions against trespassers have not been provided;
or
Any premises that is unsanitary, or that is littered with rubbish
or garbage, or that has an uncontrolled growth of weeds; or
Any structure that is in a state of dilapidation, deterioration
or decay; faulty construction; overcrowded; open, vacant or abandoned;
damaged by fire to the extent so as not to provide shelter, in danger
of collapse or failure; and dangerous to anyone on or near the premises;
or
Any stagnant, standing or impounded surface water which exists
for more than 48 hours; or
Any premises or structure thereon which directs water from the
premises onto an adjacent premise and creates a nuisance thereon or
creates erosion on the existing premises or adjacent premises.
An entity organized or authorized to do business under the
New Jersey Statues which shall have as one of its purposes the construction
or rehabilitation of residential or nonresidential buildings, the
provision of affordable housing, the restoration of abandoned property,
the revitalization and improvement of urban neighborhoods, or similar
purpose, and which shall be well qualified by virtue of its staff,
professional consultants, financial resources, and prior activities
to carry out the rehabilitation of vacant buildings, as set forth
under N.J.S.A. 55:19-80.
An architect or engineer, registered or licensed to practice
professional architecture or engineering, as defined by the statutory
requirements of the professional registration laws of the state in
which the project is to be constructed.
Combustible and noncombustible waste materials, except garbage,
including, but not limited to, the residue from the burning of wood,
coal, coke and other combustible materials, including, but not limited
to, paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather,
tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral matter, glass,
crockery and dust and other similar materials.
Those sections of sewer piping/plumbing which run from the
premises, under the property to the Borough main line.
A portable unit designed and used primarily for temporary
storage of materials, goods, household goods, or other such items
of personalty, stored on a temporary basis, also known as portable
on-demand storage structures, mobile storage structures, portable
home storage units, storage trailers, box car, PODS®, or mobile trailers. This definition shall include containers designed
for the outdoor storage of personal property for temporary use and
delivered and removed by vehicle. Temporary storage containers may
include cargo containers. Temporary storage containers shall not be
utilized for business or commercial purposes. Temporary storage containers
shall hereinafter be referred to as "pods."
[Added 10-4-2022 by Ord.
No. 10.22]
That which is built or constructed or a portion thereof.
A room containing a water closet or urinal but not a bathtub
or shower.
The natural or mechanical process of supplying conditioned
or unconditioned air to, or removing such air from, any space.
Executed in a skilled manner; e.g., generally plumb, level,
square, in line, undamaged, and without marring adjacent work.
An open space on the same lot with a structure.
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Editor's Note: See 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.
