§ 14-71. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Local agent. An individual or company representing the owner having a place of residence or business within the county or within 20 miles of the city if residing outside the county. The local agent is responsible for the operation of the owner's residential rental dwelling unit(s) located within the city. A local agent is required if:

(1)

The owner resides outside of the county more than 20 miles from the city.

(2)

The owner resides outside the county more than 20 miles from the city for more than 90 days each calendar year.

Owner. The individual(s), company, corporation, or governmental or private agency listed on the recorded deed or purchaser under a recorded land contract as the owner of a property containing residential rental dwelling unit(s).

Residential rental dwelling unit. Distinct individual living quarters within a building intended for occupancy by a person or persons other than the owner and the family of the owner, and for which a remuneration of any kind is paid. Single-family residences, duplexes, apartments and rooming houses may all contain and be classified as rental units.

(Ord. No. 00-305, § 2, 10-2-00)