§ 9.20. Definitions.  


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  • For the specific purposes of Article III, the following definitions shall apply:

    (a)

    Multiple Occupancy Dwelling is a building designed for or occupied by more than two (2) families.

    (b)

    Dwelling Unit is the portion of a multiple occupancy dwelling used for occupancy by a single family.

    (c)

    Family is one or more persons occupying a single dwelling unit, living as a single housekeeping unit; provided that unless all member are related by blood, marriage, adoption or foster care responsibility, no such family shall contain over five (5) persons.

    (d)

    Common Entry Door shall mean and include a door leading from the exterior of the building into a lobby or corridor which provides access to more than one (1) dwelling unit.

    (e)

    Hotel/Motel. For the purpose of this code the residential portion of a hotel/motel shall be covered by this Article.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)