Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT

CHAPTER 156 HOUSING CODE J. “Rules and regulations” means those administrative procedures adopted by the Director for the efficient internal management of the Department of Housing and Inspection Services. All rules and regulations shall be limited to departmental administrative and procedural matters, rather than substantive matters and shall not be inconsistent with this chapter. 19. Words beginning with “S” A. “Single-family dwelling” means a structure containing one dwelling unit. B. “Solid waste” means animal or vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, or consumption of food and also means combustible waste material. The term also includes paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, and other combustible materials. C. “Solid waste container” means a watertight container that is constructed of metal or other durable material impervious to rodents and that is capable of being serviced without creating unsanitary conditions. D. “Supplied” means paid for, furnished by, provided by, or under the control of the owner or operator. 20. Words beginning with “T” A. “Temporary housing” means any tent, trailer, motor home, or other structure used for human shelter and designed to be transportable and not attached to the ground, to another structure or to any utilities system on the same premises for more than 30 calendar days. B. “Toilet” means a water closet, with a bowl and trap made in one piece, of such shape and form and holding a sufficient quantity of water so that no fecal matter will collect on the surface of the bowl, and which is equipped with a flushing rim or flushing rims. C. “Type III dwelling unit” means any habitable room or group of adjoining habitable rooms located within a dwelling and forming a single unit with facilities which are used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating of meals but does not have a toilet or bath available for the exclusive use of the occupants thereof. 21. Words beginning with “U” 22. Words beginning with “V” 23. Words beginning with “W” 24. Words beginning with “X” 25. Words beginning with “Y” 26. Words beginning with “Z” 156.04 SCOPE OF PROVISION. The provisions of this chapter apply to all dwellings within the jurisdiction of the City used or intended to be used for human occupancy, except said provisions are not applicable to temporary housing, as defined herein. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1326 -