As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
ascribed to them:
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
A structure, the use of which is incidental to that of the
residential building and which is located on the same premises.
ACCESSORY USE —
(1)
A use, occupancy or tenancy customarily incidental to the principal
use or occupancy of a residential building. Such "accessory uses"
may include, among others, the following:
(a)
Offices for the building management.
(b)
Dining rooms, banquet rooms, public kitchens and ballrooms.
(c)
Recreation and play rooms.
(d)
Laundries for the use of tenants and occupants and in connection
with the management and operation of a residential building.
(e)
Maintenance and work shops, storage rooms for linen, bedding,
furniture, supplies and tenants' equipment and effects.
(f)
Rooms or space for the incidental sale or display of merchandise
to occupants and tenants, such as newspaper, candy and cigar stands.
(g)
Garages within a residential building or on the premises thereof
used primarily for the storage of passenger-type motor vehicles.
(2)
The term "accessory use" shall have a uniform meaning and shall
apply in the same manner and under the same conditions or restrictions
to all residential buildings.
APPROVED
Approved by the administrative officer under the provisions
of this chapter, or approved by an authority designated by law or
this chapter.
BASEMENT
That portion of a building that is partly or completely below
grade plane.
[Amended 10-16-2012 by L.L. No. 3-2012]
BATHROOM
An enclosed space containing one or more bathtubs or showers,
or both, and which may also contain water closets, lavatories or fixtures
serving similar purposes. See the definition of "toilet room."
BUILDING
A structure wholly or partially enclosed within exterior
walls or within exterior or party walls and a roof, affording shelter
to persons, animals or property.
CELLAR
See "basement."
[Amended 10-16-2012 by L.L. No. 3-2012]
DWELLING, ONE-FAMILY
A building containing not more than one dwelling unit occupied
exclusively for residential purposes by the immediate family of the
owner-occupant, nor having more than one kitchen or one kitchenette
and no portion of which is used for the accommodation of roomers or
boarders.
DWELLING, ONE-FAMILY, OWNER-OCCUPIED
A building containing not more than one dwelling unit occupied
exclusively for residential purposes by the immediate family of the
owner-occupant, not having more than one kitchen or one kitchenette
and no portion of which is used for the accommodation of roomers or
boarders.
DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY
A building containing not more than two dwelling units occupied
exclusively for residential purposes.
DWELLING UNIT
One or more rooms with provisions for living, cooking, sanitary
and sleeping facilities arranged for the use of one family.
EXIT
A way of departure from the interior of a building or structure
to the exterior at street or grade, including doorways, passageways,
hallways, corridors, stairways, ramps, fire escapes and all other
elements necessary for egress or escape.
FAMILY
A household constituting a single housekeeping unit occupied
by one or more persons.
GENERALLY ACCEPTED STANDARD
A specification, code, rule, guide or procedure in the field
of construction or related thereto, recognized and accepted as authoritative.
GRADE, FINISHED
A natural surface of the ground, or surface of the ground
after completion of any change in contour, abutting a building or
premises.
HABITABLE SPACE
Space occupied by one or more persons for living, sleeping,
eating or cooking. Kitchenettes shall not be deemed to be "habitable
space." See definitions of "nonhabitable space," "public space" and
"exit."
INFESTATION
The presence, within or contiguous to a dwelling, dwelling
unit, lodging house, lodging unit or premises, of insects, rodents,
vermin or other pests.
KITCHEN
That portion of a building designed for the storage and cooking
or preparation of food, having at least but not limited to facilities
for cooking, a sink and refrigerator.
[Amended 10-16-2012 by L.L. No. 3-2012]
KITCHENETTE
A space, less than 60 square feet in floor area, with a minimum
width of five feet, designed and used exclusively for cooking and
eating, having at least but not limited to facilities for cooking,
a sink and refrigerator.
LODGING HOUSE
A multiple dwelling used primarily for the purpose of furnishing
lodging, with or without meals, for compensation.
LODGING UNIT
A room or group of rooms forming a single habitable unit
used or intended to be used for lodging.
MIXED OCCUPANCY
Occupancy of a building in part for residential use and in
part for some other use not accessory thereto.
MULTIPLE DWELLING
(1)
A building containing three or more dwelling units.
(2)
A building containing living, sanitary and sleeping facilities
occupied by one or two families and more than four lodgers residing
with either one of such families.
(3)
A building with one or more sleeping rooms, other than a one-
or two-family dwelling, used or occupied by permanent or transient
paying guests or tenants.
(4)
A building with sleeping accommodations for more than five persons
used or occupied as a club, dormitory, fraternity or sorority house
or for similar uses.
(5)
A building used or occupied as a convalescent, old-age or nursing
home, but not including private or public hospitals or public institutions.
NONHABITABLE SPACE
Space used as kitchenettes, pantries, bath, toilet, laundry,
rest, dressing, locker, storage, utility, heater and boiler rooms,
closets and other spaces for service and maintenance of the building,
and those spaces used for access and vertical travel between stories.
See the definitions of "habitable space," "public space" and "exit."
PLUMBING SYSTEM
The water supply system, the drainage system, the vent system,
fixtures and traps, including their respective connections, devices
and appurtenances within the property lines of the premises.
POTABLE WATER
Water which is approved for drinking, culinary and domestic
purposes.
PUBLIC SPACE
Space within a residential building for public use, such
as lobbies, lounges, reception, ball, meeting, lecture and recreation
rooms, banquet and dining rooms and their kitchens, and swimming pools.
SEWAGE
Liquid waste containing animal or vegetable matter in suspension
or solution and which may include industrial wastes and liquids containing
chemicals.
STRUCTURE
An assembly of materials forming a construction framed of
component structural parts for occupancy or use, including buildings.
TOILET ROOM
An enclosed space containing one or more water closets, which
may also contain one or more lavatories, urinals and other plumbing
fixtures. See the definition of "bathroom."
VENTILATION
The supply and removal of air to and from a space by natural
or mechanical means.
VENTILATION, NATURAL
Ventilation by opening to the outer air through windows,
skylights, doors, louvers or stacks with or without wind-driven devices.