Chapter 156 – Housing Code

CHAPTER 156 HOUSING CODE 156.01 Short Title 156.13 Appeals Board; Variances and Appeals 156.02 Purpose 156.14 Notice of Violation 156.03 Definitions 156.15 Designation and Registration of Designated Agent 156.04 Scope of Provisions 156.16 Certificate of Structure Compliance and Rental 156.05 Compliance with State Law Permit 156.06 Administration and Enforcement Official 156.17 Minimum Structure Standards for All Dwellings 156.07 Inspections 156.18 Minimum Structure Standards for All Rental 156.08 Access by Owner or Operator for Maintenance Housing 156.09 Emergency Orders 156.19 Responsibilities of Owners 156.10 Placarding of Structures; Condemnation Referrals 156.20 Responsibilities of Occupants 156.11 Fees 156.21 Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations; Section 156.12 Rules and Regulations 882.109(a) - (l); Housing Quality Standards 156.01 SHORT TITLE. This chapter shall be known and designated as the Tiffin Housing Code, hereinafter referred to as the “Housing Code.” 156.02 PURPOSE. It is hereby declared that the purpose of the Tiffin Housing Code is to ensure that housing facilities and conditions are of the quality necessary to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare not only of those persons utilizing the housing, but the general public as well. It is hereby further declared that the purpose of this chapter is to determine the responsibilities of owners, operators, occupants, and the City necessary to maintain and administer the standards of the Housing Code. 156.03 DEFINITIONS. As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply. Whenever the words “dwelling,” “dwelling unit,” “rooming house,” “rooming unit,” “Type III dwelling unit,” and “premises” are used in this chapter, they shall be construed as though they were followed by the words “or any part thereof.” Whenever the term “dwelling unit” is used in this chapter, it shall include Type III dwelling units. 1. “Accessory structure” means a detached structure not used or intended to be used for living or sleeping by human occupants. 2. “Adjoining grade” means the elevation of the ground which extends five feet from the perimeter of the dwelling. 3. “Appurtenance” means that which is directly or indirectly connected or accessory to a thing. 4. “Attic” means any story situated, wholly or partly, within the roof and so designed, arranged, or built to be used for business, storage, or habitation. 5. “Basement” means a portion or story of a building, next below the first or main floor, which may or may not be considered habitable space. 6. “Bath” means a bathtub or shower stall installed in compliance with the Tiffin Plumbing Code. 7. “Cellar” means 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. 8. “Central heating system” means a single system supplying heat to one or more dwelling units or more than one rooming unit.