Article 1903
DEFINITIONS
Sections:
1903.01 Definitions generally.
1903.01 Definitions generally.
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this code. The singular shall include the plural and the plural shall include the singular. Whenever the words “dwelling,” “dwelling unit,” “rooming house,” “rooming unit” or “premises” are used in this code, they shall be construed as though they were followed by the words “or any part thereof.” The term “occupied,” whenever used in this code, shall be construed as though followed by the words “or intended or designed to be occupied.” (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2491 § 104, 1960)
1903.02 Basement.
“Basement” means a portion of the building partly underground, but having less than half its clear height below the average grade of the adjoining ground. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2491 § 104, 1960)
1903.03 Bed and breakfast.
“Bed and breakfast” means a converted, existing, residential, detached dwelling which is the principal residence of the operator of the bed and breakfast establishment and which contains separate guest rooms for temporary use as sleeping quarters for guests for compensation and where meals may be provided by the owner-occupant. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 3244 § 1, 1990)
1903.04 Board.
“Board” means the board of health of the City of Meadville, Pennsylvania. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2491 § 104, 1960)
1903.05 Cellar.
“Cellar” means a portion of the building partly underground, having half or more than half its clear height below the average grade of the adjoining ground. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2491 § 104, 1960)
1903.06 Dwelling.
“Dwelling” means a building containing one or more dwelling units. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2491 § 104, 1960. Formerly 1903.07)
1903.07 Dwelling unit.
“Dwelling unit” means one or more rooms arranged for the use of one or more individuals living together as a single housekeeping unit, with cooking, living, sanitary and sleeping facilities. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2491 § 104, 1960. Formerly 1903.08)
1903.08 Habitable space.
“Habitable space” means space in a structure for living, sleeping, eating or cooking. (Bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls, storage or utility spaces, and similar areas are not considered habitable spaces.) (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2491 § 104, 1960. Formerly 1903.11)
1903.09 Health officer.
“Health officer” means the legally designated health officer of the city or his authorized representative. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2491 § 104, 1960. Formerly 1903.12)
1903.10 Hearing board.
“Hearing board” means the board of health of the city. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2491 § 104, 1960. Formerly 1903.13)
1903.11 Occupant.
“Occupant” means any individual living or sleeping in a building, or having possession of a space within a building. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2491 § 104, 1960. Formerly 1903.15)
1903.12 Operator.
“Operator” means any person who has charge, care or control of a structure or premises which is let or offered for occupancy. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2491 § 104, 1960. Formerly 1903.17)
1903.13 Owner.
“Owner” means 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. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2491 § 104, 1960. Formerly 1903.19)
1903.14 Person.
“Person” means an individual, corporation, partnership, any other group acting as a unit. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2491 § 104, 1960. Formerly 1903.20)
1903.15 Premises.
“Premises” means the ground, yard, lawn or court, or the private way, walk, alley or approach used or intended to be used in connection with a dwelling. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2491 § 104, 1960. Formerly 1903.22)
1903.16 Rooming unit.
“Rooming unit” means any room or group of rooms forming a single habitable unit used or intended to be used for living or sleeping, but not for cooking or eating purposes. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2491 § 104, 1960. Formerly 1903.23)
1903.17 Rooming house.
“Rooming house” means any dwelling, or that part of any dwelling containing one or more rooming units, in which space is let by the owner or operator to three or more persons who are not husband or wife, son or daughter, mother or father, or sister or brother of the owner or operator. A rooming house is differentiated from a motel or hotel in that in a motel or hotel, the owner/operator provides clean sheets and towels, has access to rooms and cleans the rooms, rents out rooms for short stays only and advertises as a place for travelers and lodgers. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2491 § 104, 1960. Formerly 1903.24)
1903.18 Rubbish.
“Rubbish” means combustible and noncombustible waste materials, except garbage, and includes the residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke and other combustible material, paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral matter, glass, crockery and dust. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2491 § 104, 1960. Formerly 1903.25)