Ordinances-1999-227

ACCESSORY STRUCTURE: A detached structure not used, nor intended to be used, for living or sleeping by human occupants. ADJOINING GRADE: The elevation of the ground which extends five feet (5') from the perimeter of the dwelling. APPURTENANCE: That which is directly or indirectly connected or accessory to a thing. ATTIC: Any story situated, wholly or partly, within the roof and so designed, arranged or built to be used for business, storage or habitation. BASEMENT: A portion or story of a building, next below the first or main floor, which may or may not be considered habitable space. BATH: A bathtub or shower stall installed in compliance with the Tiffin Plumbing Code. CELLAR: A space below the first or main floor, used or intended to be used for storage and location for heating equipment and shall not be considered habitable space. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM: A single system supplying heat to one or more dwelling unit(s) or more than one rooming unit. CERTIFICATE OF STRUCTURE COMPLIANCE: A permanent document showing that the structure for which it is issued was in compliance with the provisions of Sections 17 and 18 of this Article at the time of issuance. CHIEF: The administrative head of the Fire Department. COMMUNAL: Used or shared by or intended to be used or shared by the occupants of two (2) or more rooming units or two (2) or more dwelling units. CONDOMINIUM: A dwelling unit in compliance or conformance with the requirements of the Code of Iowa, as amended. COOPERATIVE: A dwelling unit in compliance or conformance with the requirements the Code of Iowa, as amended. COURT: An open, unoccupied space, other than a yard, on the same lot with a dwelling. A court not extending to the street or front or rear yard is an inner court. A court extending to the street or front yard or rear yard is an outer court. DESIGNATED AGENT: The person designated by owner(s) of rental property who are not residents of Johnson County, as well as condominium associations, who has authority to act on the owners' behalf to accept service of legal processes and notices and to authorize repairs as required. DINING ROOM: A habitable room used or intended to be used for the purpose of eating but not for cooking or the preparation of meals. DIRECTOR: The Director of the Department of Housing and Inspection Services. DUPLEX: Any habitable structure containing two (2) single dwelling units. The classification shall be determined by the existence of two (2) separate dwelling units, as defined herein, and shall not be based upon the identity of the occupants.