[Ord. No. 2024-03, 4/1/2024]
If a term is not defined by this chapter but is defined by the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 27), the definition in the Zoning Ordinance shall apply to this chapter.
[Ord. No. 2024-03, 4/1/2024]
The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, shall have the following meanings ascribed to them:
A story that is not a story above grade plane.
A room or space designed to be used for sleeping purposes with two means of egress, one of which may be a window in compliance with the Uniform Construction Code. Space used for eating, cooking, bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls, basement areas without two direct means of egress, storage or utility rooms, and similar rooms are not considered bedrooms.
A reference plane representing the average of the finished ground level adjoining the building at all exterior walls. Where the finished ground level slopes away from the exterior walls, the reference plane shall be established by the lowest points within the area between the building and the property lot line, or if the property lot line is more than six feet from the building between the structure and a point six feet from the building.
A space in a building for living, eating or cooking. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls, storage or utility spaces and similar areas are not considered habitable spaces.
A dwelling unit that is rented by a family for a period of more than 30 consecutive days. The term shall not include a short-term rental, bed-and-breakfast establishment, boarding house, hotel, motel, residential hotel, or group home.
A license granted by the Township permitting the owner to utilize a dwelling unit as a long-term rental.
Person who does not have a financial interest in the rental unit but who is authorized by the owner to live in the rental unit.
The person or entity holding legal and/or equitable title to the short-term or long-term rental unit.
Any natural person, partnership, firm, association, corporation or other legal entity.
Online website utilized for the listing of rental housing including, by way of example, VRBO, Airbnb, rentals.com and other similar sites offering advertising of short-term and long-term rentals.
A short-term rental license or a long-term rental license.
A short-term rental or a long-term rental.
A Uniform Construction Code compliant dwelling unit rented to a family on one or more occasions per year for the purpose of transient living and overnight lodging, for a period of not less than one day and not more than 30 consecutive days. The term shall not include a bed-and-breakfast establishment, boarding house, hotel, motel, residential hotel, long-term rental, or group home.
A license granted by the Township permitting the owner to utilize a dwelling unit as a short-term rental.
Any story having its finished floor surface entirely above grade plane, or in which the finished surface of the floor next above is either of the following:
Individual who has the financial responsibility for the rental unit.
Utilizing a motor vehicle for purposes of overnight accommodation.