Generally. The following words, terms and phrases,
when used in this Code, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in
this Section, except where the context clearly indicates a different
meaning:
BUILDING
Any residential structure, dwelling unit or accessory building,
which is built for the support, enclosure, shelter, or protection
of persons, animals, chattels, or movable property of any kind and
which is affixed to the land, including mobile homes and trailers.
CITY
The City of Woodson Terrace, Missouri, or as appropriate,
its employees, officers, agents, consultant, or contractors acting
under and within the scope of authority of the City to carry out and
enforce the provisions of this Code.
DWELLING
A room or suite of rooms arranged, intended or designed as
a place of residence; or any building which is designed, built, leased,
rented, let, or hired to be occupied, or which is occupied as a home
or residence; or a building designed exclusively for residential occupancy,
including one-family, two-family, and multiple-family dwellings, boardinghouses
and lodging houses, mobile homes, and trailers. Hotels, motels, nursing
homes, travel trailers and recreational vehicles shall not be considered
dwellings.
DWELLING UNIT
A group of rooms or a room occupied or intended for occupancy
as separate living quarters, and may encompass permanent provisions
for sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.
LEASE
Offering a building or dwelling unit for use or occupation
for a definite period of time in exchange for remuneration, whether
it be for money, property, or any other form of payment.
MUNICIPAL CODE
The Code of Ordinances of the City of Woodson Terrace, Missouri
adopted ______________, 2014, as amended.
OPERATOR
Any person who has charge, care or control of premises in
which buildings or dwelling units are rented.
OWNER
Any person who, alone, jointly or severally with others,
shall have:
1.
Title to any building or dwelling unit with or without accompanying
actual possession thereof; or
2.
Charge, care or control of any building or dwelling unit as
owner or agent of the owner, contract purchaser, or as executor, administrator,
trustee or guardian of the estate of the owner. Any such person thus
representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with this Code
and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto to the same
extent as if he were the owner.
PERSON
Any natural person; firm; joint venture, including all participants;
partnership, including all partners; association, social club, or
fraternal organization, including all officers and directors; corporation,
including all officers, directors and significant stockholders; estate;
trust; business trust; receiver; or any other group or combination
acting as a unit.
PREMISES
The lot, plot or parcel of land, and including the buildings,
structures, and dwelling units thereon.
PROGRAM
This Chapter
520 of the Woodson Terrace Municipal Code, commonly known as the "Crime-Free Housing Program."
PROPERTY AGENT
A person, operator, firm, partnership, corporation, or other
legal entity designated by the owner to manage a residential rental
property, including the authority to receive notices or citations.
RENT or RENTAL
Offering a building or dwelling for use or occupation in
exchange for remuneration, whether it is for money, property, or any
other form of payment, and is typically for a relatively short period
of time that is automatically renewed periodically.
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY
Any single-family or multiple-family residential building
or dwelling let or intended to be let for rent or lease.
TENANT
An occupant of leased or rented premises.