In addition to the definitions as set forth in §
251-1 of Article
I and §
251-17 of Article
II of this article, as used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
DWELLING
Any building or portion thereof designed or used exclusively
for one or more dwelling units, as delineated below:
A.
DWELLING UNITSHORT-TERM RENTAL — A building or part thereof having cooking, sleeping and sanitary facilities designed for or occupied by one family and which is entirely separated from any other dwelling unit in the building, either vertically or horizontally, and with an independent means of access.
C.
DWELLING, TWO-FAMILYA building designed for or containing two dwelling units which are entirely separated from each other by vertical walls or horizontal floors.
D.
DWELLING, EFFICIENCY APARTMENTAn apartment including the following separate rooms or a combination thereof: a bathroom with toilet and bath facilities and a combination living room and bedroom with a combination kitchen and dining room; or a combination living room, bedroom and dining room with a separate kitchen; or a combination living room, bedroom, dining room and kitchen, provided that the kitchen can be closed off from the remainder of the room. No additional room shall be provided except hallways and suitable closet and storage space.
HABITABLE SPACE
A space in the building for living, sleeping, eating or cooking.
Bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls, storage or utility spaces
and similar areas are not considered habitable spaces.
SEGMENTED DWELLING
A room within or section of a dwelling that constitutes an
area less than the entire dwelling.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
A dwelling, or segment thereof, rented or leased for a term
of three days or more, up to 29 days. Under no circumstances may a
dwelling, or segment thereof, be rented or leased for a term of less
than three days.
UNDERAGE
For the purpose of the consumption of alcoholic beverages,
under the age of 21 years old. For all other purposes, under the age
of 18 years old.
The lease or rental of any dwelling for commercial purposes
is prohibited.
The lease or rental, for any purpose, of any amenity, feature,
accessory, or appurtenance to or associated with a dwelling is prohibited.
The Code Enforcement Officer, the Township Rental Coordinator,
Zoning Officer and/or the Police Department are hereby empowered to
enforce this article.