For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases
shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
A structure, the use of which is incidental to that of the
main building and which is attached thereto or located on the same
premises.
BASEMENT
The portion of the building which is partly underground and
which has more than five feet of its height, measured from clear floor
to ceiling, above the average finished grade of the ground adjoining
the building.
CELLAR
Lowermost portion of the building, partly or totally underground,
having half or more of it height, measured from the clear floor to
ceiling, below the average finished grade of the adjoining ground.
CODE ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
The Department of Housing Services.
[Amended 1-13-1981 by Ord. No. MC 2622; 9-28-1982 by Ord. No. MC 2668; 2-13-1985 by Ord. No. MC 2769; 7-14-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3407; 7-1-2014 by Ord. No.
MC 3511]
EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS
Open space within structure or open space surrounding structure
where title is held in same name as owner of structure.
EXTERMINATION
The control and elimination of insects, rodents and vermin
by eliminating their harborage places; by removing or making inaccessible
materials that may serve as their food; by poisoning, spraying, fumigating
or trapping; or by any other approved means of pest elimination.
GARBAGE
The animal, vegetable and mineral waste resulting from the
handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
HOUSING INSPECTOR
All officials, officers or employees of the Town entrusted
with the enforcement of this chapter.
OPERATOR
Any person who has charge, care or control of a building
or part thereof.
OWNER
Owner or owners of the freehold of the premises or lesser
estate therein, a mortgagee or vendee in possession, assignee of rents,
receiver, executor, trustee, lessee or other person, firm or corporation
in control of a building.
PERSON
Includes any individual, firm, corporation, association or
partnership.
RUBBISH
Combustible and noncombustible waste materials, except garbage,
and the term shall include the residue from the burning of wood, coal,
coke and other combustible material, paper, rags, cartons, boxes,
wood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin
cans, metals, mineral matter, glass, crockery and dust.
SEWAGE
Waste from a flush toilet, bath, sink, lavatory, dishwashing
or laundry machine, or the water-carried waste from any other fixture
or equipment or machine.
STRUCTURE
Combination of any materials, whether fixed or portable,
forming a construction, including buildings. The word "structure"
shall be construed as though followed by the words "or part or parts
thereof."
SUPPLIED FACILITIES
Facilities paid for, furnished or provided by or under the
control of the owner or operator.
VENTILATION
Supply and removal of air to and from any space by natural
or mechanical means.
VENTILATION, NATURAL
Ventilation by opening to outer air through windows, skylights,
doors, louvers or stacks with or without wind-driven devices.