A.Â
Interchangeability. Words used in the present tense
include the future; words in the masculine gender include the feminine
and neuter; the singular number includes the plural and the plural
the singular.
B.Â
Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not
defined in this article and are defined in the building, plumbing
or mechanical codes, they shall have the same meanings ascribed to
them as in those codes.
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Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined through
the methods authorized by this section, they shall have their ordinarily
accepted meanings such as the context may imply.
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Whenever the words "dwelling unit," "multifamily dwelling,"
"premises," "residential building," "rooming house" or "rooming unit"
are used in this code, they shall be construed as though they were
followed by the words "or any part thereof."
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
As applied to a material, device or method of construction
shall mean approved by the Code Official under the provisions of this
code or approved by other authority designated by law to give approval
in the matter in question.
That portion of a building which is partly or completely
below grade.
The building code officially adopted by the Village Council
or such other code as may be officially designated by the Village
Council for the regulation of construction, alteration, addition,
repair, removal, demolition, use, location, occupancy and maintenance
of buildings and structures.
The official designated by law to enforce building, zoning
or similar laws, or a duly authorized representative.
The heating system permanently installed and adjusted so
as to provide the distribution of heat to all habitable rooms, bathrooms
and water closet compartments from a source outside of these rooms.
A Code Official shall be either the Director of Buildings
and Inspections, the Code Enforcement Officer, and/or any other authorized
Village employee as designated by the Village Manager, who is charged
with the administration and enforcement of this code.
[Amended 9-9-2020 by Ord. No. 3809]
To adjudge unfit for use or occupancy.
The act of judicially condemning.
BOARDINGHOUSEA building arranged or used for lodging, with or without meals, for compensation and not occupied as a single-family unit.
DORMITORYA space in a building where group sleeping accommodations are provided for persons not members of the same family group, in one room or in a series of closely associated rooms.
HOTELAny building containing six or more guest rooms intended or designed to be used or which are used, rented or hired out to be occupied or which are occupied for sleeping purposes by guests.
MULTIFAMILY APARTMENT HOUSEA building or portion thereof containing more than two dwelling units and not classified as a one- or two-family dwelling.
ONE-FAMILY DWELLINGA building containing one dwelling unit.
TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGA building containing two dwelling units.
A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities
for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living,
sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
An Enforcement Officer shall be either the Director of Buildings
and Inspections, the Code Enforcement Officer, and/or any other authorized
Village employee as designated by the Village Manager, herein or otherwise
charged with the responsibilities of administering this code.
[Amended 9-9-2020 by Ord. No. 3809]
The open space on the premises and on adjoining property
under the control of owners or operators of such premises.
The control and elimination of insects, rats or other pests
by eliminating their harborage places; by removing or making inaccessible
materials that may serve as their food; or by poison spraying, fumigating,
trapping or by any other approved pest elimination methods.
The animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
Space in a structure for living, sleeping, eating or cooking.
Bathrooms, toilet compartments, closets, halls, storage or utility
space and similar areas are not considered "habitable space."
See "dwellings."
The presence within or contiguous to a structure or premises
of insects, rats, vermin or other pests.
To permit possession or occupancy of a dwelling, dwelling
unit, rooming unit, building or structure by a person who shall be
the legal owner or not be the legal owner of record thereof, pursuant
to a written or unwritten lease, agreement or license or pursuant
to a recorded or unrecorded agreement of contract for the sale of
land.
Acts of repair and other acts to prevent a decline in the
condition of grounds, structures and equipment such that the condition
does not fall below the standards established by this code and other
applicable statutes, codes and ordinances.
A hotel, as defined in this code.
See "dwellings."
Any person, including domestic service employees, living
and/or sleeping in a dwelling unit or having possession of a space
within a building.
That part of a window or door which is available for unobstructed
ventilation and which opens directly to the outdoors.
Any person who has charge, care or control of a structure
or premises which is let or offered for occupancy.
Any person, agent, operator, firm or corporation having a
legal or equitable interest in the property; or recorded in the official
records of the state, county or municipality as holding title to the
property; or otherwise having control of the property, including the
guardian of the estate of any such person and the executor or administrator
of the estate of such person if ordered to take possession of real
property by a court.
Includes a corporation or copartnership as well as an individual.
The practice, materials and fixtures used in the installation,
maintenance, extension and alteration of all piping, fixtures, appliances
and appurtenances within the scope of the plumbing code.
A receptacle or device which is either permanently or temporarily
connected to the water distribution system of the premises and demands
a supply of water therefrom; or discharges used water, liquid-borne
waste materials or sewage, either directly or indirectly, to the drainage
system of the premises; or which requires both a water supply connection
and a discharge to the drainage system of the premises.
A lot, plot or parcel of land, including the buildings or
structures thereon.
Includes the following:
The physical condition or use of any premises
regarded as a public nuisance at common law;
Any physical condition, use or occupancy of
any premises or its appurtenances considered an attractive nuisance
to children, including but not limited to abandoned wells, shafts,
basements, excavations and unsafe fences or structures;
Any premises which has unsanitary sewerage or
plumbing facilities;
Any premises designated as unsafe for human
habitation or use;
Any premises which is manifestly capable of
being a fire hazard or is manifestly unsafe or unsecure as to endanger
life, limb or property;
Any premises from which the plumbing, heating
and/or facilities required by this code have been removed or from
which utilities have been disconnected, destroyed, removed or rendered
ineffective or the required precautions against trespassers have not
been provided;
Any premises which is unsanitary or which is
littered with rubbish or garbage or which has an uncontrolled growth
of weeds; or
Any structure or building that is in a state
of dilapidation, deterioration or decay; faulty construction; overcrowded;
open, vacant or abandoned; damaged by fire to the extent as not to
provide shelter, in danger of collapse or failure and dangerous to
anyone on or near the premises.
A building and it facilities made to conform to present-day
minimum standards of sanitation, fire and life safety.
A building in which sleeping accommodations or sleeping accommodations
and cooking facilities as a unit are provided, except when classified
as an institution under the building code.
Any residential building or any part thereof containing one
or more rooming units in which space is let by the owner or operator
to more than five persons who are not members of the family (see "dwellings,
boardinghouse").
Any room or group of rooms forming a single habitable unit
used or intended to be used for living and sleeping, but not for cooking
or eating purposes.
Combustible and noncombustible waste materials, except garbage,
and the term shall include the residue from the burning of wood, coal,
coke and other combustible materials, paper, rags, cartons, boxes,
wood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin
cans, metals, mineral matter, glass, crockery and dust and other similar
materials.
That which is built or constructed, including without limitation
because of enumeration, buildings for any occupancy or use whatsoever,
fences, signs, billboards, fire escapes, chute escapes, railings,
water tanks, towers, open grade steps, sidewalks or stairways, tents
or anything erected and framed of component parts which is fastened,
anchored or rests on a permanent foundation or on the ground.
Installed, furnished or provided by the owner or operator.
The process of supplying and removing air by natural or mechanical
means to or from any space.
MECHANICALVentilation by power-driven devices.
NATURALVentilation by opening to outer air through windows, skylights, doors, louvers or stacks without wind-driven devices.
Such maintenance and repair shall be made in a reasonably
skillful manner.
An open unoccupied space on the same lot with a building,
extending along the entire length of street or rear or interior lot
line.
