[Amended 7-5-2016]
A.
Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall,
for the purposes of this code, have the meanings shown in this article.
B.
Interchangeability. Words stated in the present tense include the
future; words stated in the masculine gender include the feminine
and neuter; the singular number includes the plural and the plural
the singular.
C.
Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the building, plumbing or mechanical codes listed in Article VIII, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those codes.
D.
Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined, through the methods
authorized by this section, such terms shall have ordinarily accepted
meanings such as the context implies.
E.
Parts. Whenever the words "dwelling unit," "dwelling," "premises,"
"building," "rooming house," "rooming unit" or "story" are stated
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:
Approved by the code official.
See § 242-15.
See § 242-28.
An owner-occupied single-family detached home, or portion
thereof, where short-term lodging and meals are provided.
Such individual as is designated by the Town General Manager
to act as the Blight Enforcement Officer.
Any building or structure, or any part of a structure that
is a separate unit, any parcel of land, any lot of land, or any building
under construction for which a building permit has been issued for
more than 24 months without receiving a certificate of occupancy and
in which at least one of the following conditions exists:
The Blight Enforcement Officer determines that existing conditions
pose a serious threat to the health and safety of persons in the Town.
The premises are not being maintained and contribute to housing
decay, as evidenced by the existence of one or more of the following
conditions:
Missing or boarded windows or doors;
Collapsing or missing walls, roof or floor;
Exterior walls which contain holes, breaks, loose or rotting
materials or which are not properly surface coated to prevent deterioration;
Foundation walls which contain open cracks and breaks;
Overhand extensions, including but not limited to canopies,
marquees, signs, awnings, stairways, fire escapes, standpipes and
exhaust ducts, which contain rust or other decay;
Chimneys and similar appurtenances which are in a state of disrepair;
Insect screens which contain tears or ragged edges;
Vermin infestation;
Garbage, trash, abandoned vehicles, watercraft or trailers of
any kind on the premises (unless the premises is a junkyard licensed
by the State of Connecticut);
Overgrown grass or weeds at least one foot in height;
Graffiti; or
Vacant buildings that are left unsecured.
Illegal activities are conducted at the premises that independently
constitute a blighted condition as defined herein as documented in
Police Department records.
The Fire Marshal determines that there is a fire hazard that
independently constitutes a blighted condition as defined herein as
documented in Fire District records.
A violation of the Connecticut State Building Code that independently
constitutes a blighted condition as defined herein as documented by
the Building Officials' office.
Any structure occupied or intended for supporting or sheltering
any occupancy.
Any individual(s) appointed by the Town General Manager to
conduct hearings authorized by the Manchester Code of Ordinances.
The building code officially adopted by the State of Connecticut
under Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 541, Part I, and shall
include any code, rule, or regulation incorporated therein by reference.
An edifice of any kind or any piece of work artificially
built or composed of parts joined together in some form which is built
or constructed on any real property. The words "building" and "structure"
shall be construed as if followed by the words "or part thereof."
Accessory buildings or structures, canopy, awnings, marquees, and
each and every type of portable equipment shall be considered "buildings"
or "structures" within the meaning of this definition.
The code official shall be the named Chief Building Inspector pursuant to § 11-4 of the Town Charter and the named Building Official as designated by Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 541, Part I, unless another qualified official is otherwise designated by the Board of Directors. The code official shall be charged with the administration and enforcement of this code, or any duly authorized representative.
To adjudge unfit for occupancy.
All the written, graphic and pictorial documents prepared
or assembled for describing the design, location and physical characteristics
of the elements of the project necessary for obtaining a building
permit. The construction drawings shall be drawn to an appropriate
scale.
(See § 242-12E.)
DORMITORYA space in a building where group sleeping accommodations are provided in one room, or in a series of closely associated rooms, for persons not members of the same family group.
DWELLING UNITA single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLINGA building or portion thereof containing more than two dwelling units.
ONE-FAMILY DWELLINGA building containing one dwelling unit with not more than five lodgers or boarders.
ROOMING HOUSEA building arranged or occupied for lodging, with or without meals, for compensation and containing six or more occupants and not occupied as a one-family dwelling or a two-family dwelling.
ROOMING UNITAny room or group of rooms forming a single habitable unit occupied or intended to be occupied for sleeping or living, but not for cooking purposes.
TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGA building containing two dwelling units with not more than five lodgers or boarders per family.
See § 242-15.
See § 242-15.
An individual or married couple and the children thereof,
or children legally adopted or under guardianship thereof, with not
more than two other persons related directly to the individual or
married couple by blood or marriage; or a group of not more than five
unrelated persons, living together as a single housekeeping unit in
a dwelling unit.
See § 242-15.
See § 242-23.
The three Town administrative offices known as the "Town Hall,"
the "Lincoln Center" and the "Weiss Center."
The two public libraries.
The Probate Court Building.
All Fire Department stations.
The police station.
The Recreation Office and lodge at Center Springs Park.
The Water and Sewer Administrative Offices on Spring Street.
All public schools (which shall not include the former Bentley
School on Hollister Street).
See § 242-15.
Occupancy in accordance with state building, state fire,
local zoning, local housing and all other pertinent codes.
See § 242-15.
An area of the Town comprised of all premises or parcels
of land any part of which is within a radius of 1,000 feet of any
part of another parcel or lot within the Town.
The purpose for which a building or portion thereof is utilized
or occupied.
See § 242-15.
See § 242-23.
See § 242-15.
See § 242-15.
See § 242-15.
See § 242-28.
See § 242-28.
See § 242-15.
Any premises or parcel of land or part thereof within 1,000
feet of a blighted premises.
See § 242-15.
An architect or engineer, registered or licensed to practice
professional architecture or engineering, as defined by the statutory
requirements of the professional registration laws of the state in
which the project is to be constructed.
See § 242-15.
That which is built or constructed or a portion thereof.
See § 242-15.
See § 242-28.
A continuous period of 60 days or longer during which a building
or structure or part thereof is not legally occupied by human beings.
A parcel of land with no structure(s) thereon.
See § 242-23.
Executed in a skilled manner; e.g., generally plumb, level,
square, in line, undamaged, and without marring adjacent work.
See § 242-15.
