As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
DWELLING
Any building or structure which is wholly or partly used
or intended to be used for living or sleeping by human occupants.
DWELLINGS UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION
Any dwelling which by reason of serious deficiencies or inadequacy
in plumbing, water supply, light, heat, ventilation, floor area, fire
safety and rodent or pest control facilities or by reason of damage,
deterioration or disrepair to the dwelling is unsanitary or unsafe
and constitutes a serious hazard to the health, safety or general
welfare of the occupants of the dwelling or to the public.
There shall be established by the Code Official rules and regulations for the implementation of the rent withholding. Such rules
and regulations need not be advertised, but copies thereof shall be
kept on file in the City Clerk's office for inspection by the
public. Proposed rules and regulations shall be approved by the City
Solicitor in accordance with the Oil City Code.
The Mayor and City Controller are hereby authorized and directed
to enter into an agreement on behalf of the City with a qualified
corporation, firm or entity to act as escrow agent for the deposit
of funds as hereinbefore provided.