For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
ATTIC
The space between the ceiling beams of the top story and the roof
rafters.
BASEMENT
A story partly underground and having more than one-half of its average
clear height below the finished grade.
DWELLING UNIT
Any room or group of rooms located within a building forming a single
habitable unit with facilities which are used, designed or arranged to be
used for sleeping and cooking and/or sanitary purposes.
ILLEGAL CONVERSION
A change in the use of any room, group of rooms, space or spaces,
whether or not any construction takes place, to create dwelling units without
approval of the requisite agencies or boards of the City of Clifton and for
which no dwelling certificate exists.
OCCUPYING
Using any room, group of rooms, space or spaces for a specific purpose,
including but not limited to sleeping. There shall be a rebuttable presumption
that any room or space which contains an assembled bed, daybed, futon, sofa
bed or other convertible furniture is being utilized for sleeping purposes.
PERMITTING OCCUPANCY
Allowing a person or persons to utilize a room, group of rooms, space
or spaces, for a specific purpose, including but not limited to sleeping.
Any owner or operator of any premises shall be responsible for the utilization
of any room, rooms, space or spaces within any premises under his or her ownership
or control.