4-7-2: DEFINITIONS:
The following definitions are applicable to this chapter:
LANDSCAPING: The combination of elements such as trees, shrubs, ground covers, vines, and other plants that are generally not considered to be weeds or noxious plants, and nonorganic matter such as decorative rock, that is planted or placed on the areas outside of the rental dwelling unit for the purpose of creating an attractive and pleasing environment. All landscaping shall meet the requirements of any applicable city code.
OWNER OCCUPIED:
A. A natural person who possesses fifty percent (50%) ownership or more in the dwelling and said dwelling is the primary residence of such person; or
B. A family trust created for the primary purpose of estate planning by one or more trustors who create the trust, place the dwelling in such trust, and whose primary residence is such dwelling.
PERSON: Unless the context otherwise requires, the term “person” means an individual, a corporation, a partnership, an association, a joint stock company, a business trust or any unincorporated organization.
PROPERTY OWNER: An individual, a corporation, a partnership, an association, a joint stock company, a business trust or any unincorporated organization that is the owner of a rental dwelling unit or has a financial interest in the rental dwelling unit.
RENTAL DWELLING UNIT: A building or portion of a building that is:
A. Used or designated for use as a residence by one or more persons; and
B.
1. Available to be rented, loaned, leased, or hired out for a period of thirty (30) days or longer; or
2. Arranged, designed, or built to be rented, loaned, leased, or hired out for a period of one (1) month or longer.
RENTAL PROPERTY: Any legally subdivided lot or parcel of property containing one or more rental dwelling units.
TENANT: Any natural person and any individual other than a commercial tenant that signs a rental agreement or is otherwise responsible for payment of rent for the unit.
UNIT: A rental dwelling unit. (Ord. 2005-12-002, 12-1-2005)