As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context.
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.
BUILDING
An independent structure having a roof supported by columns
or walls resting on its foundations and includes dwelling, garage,
barn, stable, shed, greenhouse, mobile home, plant, factory, warehouse,
school or similar structure.
CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
The individual or entity authorized by Dallastown Borough
Council to inspect properties and any other duties set forth in this
chapter.
DANGEROUS BUILDING
All buildings or structures which have any or all of the
following defects shall be deemed dangerous buildings:
(1)
Those whose interior walls or other vertical structural members
list, lean or buckle to such an extent that a plumb line passing through
the center of gravity falls outside of the middle third of its base.
(2)
Those which, exclusive of the foundation, show damage or deterioration
to 33% of the supporting member or members, or damage or deterioration
to 50% of the nonsupporting enclosing or outside walls or covering.
(3)
Those which have improperly distributed loads upon the floors
or roofs or in which the same are overloaded, or which have insufficient
strength to be reasonably safe for the purpose used.
(4)
Those which have been damaged by fire, wind or other causes
so as to be dangerous to life, safety or the general health and welfare
of the occupants or the public.
(5)
Those which are so damaged, dilapidated, decayed, unsafe, unsanitary,
vermin infested or which so utterly fail to provide the amenities
essential to decent living that they are unfit for human habitation,
or are likely to cause sickness or disease, so as to work injury to
the health, safety or general welfare of those living therein.
(6)
Those which have parts thereof which are so attached that they
may fail and injure property or members of the public.
(7)
Those which lack illumination, ventilation or sanitation facilities
or because of another condition are unsafe, unsanitary or dangerous
to the health, safety or general welfare of the occupants or the public.
(8)
Those which because of their location are unsanitary, otherwise
dangerous to the health or safety of the occupants or the public.
DWELLING UNIT
Any room or group of rooms located within a dwelling and
forming a single habitable unit with facilities which are used or
intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating by human
occupants.
EXTERMINATION
The control and elimination of insects, rodents or other
pests by eliminating their harborage places; removing or making inaccessible
materials that may serve as their food; by poisoning, spraying, fumigating,
or trapping; or by any other recognized and legal pest elimination
methods approved by the local or state authority having such administrative
authority.
GARBAGE
Animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
INFESTATION
The presence within or around a dwelling of any insects,
rodents or other pests.
OWNER
Person who, alone or jointly or severally with others:
(1)
Shall have legal title to any real estate subject to this chapter,
with or without accompanying actual possession thereof; or,
(2)
Shall have charge, care or control of any real estate or improvement
thereon which is subject to this chapter, as owner or agent of the
owner, or as executor, executrix, administrator, administratrix, or
guardian of the estate of the owner. Any such person thus representing
the actual owner shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this
chapter and with rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, to
the same extent as if he were the owner.
PERSON
Any individual, firm, corporation, association or partnership
or other legal entity.
PLUMBING
All of the following supplies, facilities and equipment:
gas pipes, gas-burning equipment, water pipes, garbage disposal units,
incinerators, waste pipes, water closets, sinks, dishwashers, lavatories,
bathtub, shower baths, shower stalls, clothes-washing machines, catch
basins, drains, vents and any other similar supplies and fixtures,
together with all connections to water, sewer or gas lines and water
pipes and lines, including those utilized in conjunction with air-conditioning
equipment.
PREMISES
A lot, plot or parcel of land, together with any improvements
thereon erected.
PROPERTY
A piece, parcel, lot or tract of land.
PUBLIC ACCESS AREA
A six-foot wide strip of land extending onto any lot from
the rear of the curb of any public street or edge of roadway.
REST ROOMS
An enclosed space containing one or more toilets and one
or more lavatories or fixtures serving similar purposes.
RUBBISH
Nonputrescible solid wastes (excluding ashes) consisting
of either:
(1)
Combustible wastes, such as paper, cardboard, plastic containers,
yard clippings and wood; or
(2)
Noncombustible wastes, such as tin cans, glass and crockery.
STRUCTURE
Anything constructed or erected with a fixed or ascertainable
location on the ground or in water, whether or not affixed to the
ground or anchored in the water, including buildings, walls, fences,
platforms, docks, wharves, billboards, signs and walks.
VENTILATION
The 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 or stacks with or without wind-driven devices.
WEATHERING
Deterioration, decay or damage caused by exposure to climatic
elements.