§ 135-1. Definitions.

A. 

The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this article:

BUILDING

An independent structure having a roof supported by columns or walls resting on its own foundation and includes dwelling, garage, barn, stable, shed, greenhouse, mobile home, plant, factory, warehouse, school or similar structures.

DWELLING

Any building which is wholly or partly used or intended to be used for living, or sleeping by human occupants.

DWELLING UNIT

Any room or group of rooms located within a dwelling and forming a single habitable unit with facilities which are used or intended to be used for living or sleeping by human occupants.

EXTERMINATION

The control and elimination of insects, rodents or other pests by eliminating their harborage places; by removing or making inaccessible materials that may serve as their food; by poisoning, spraying, fumigating, trapping, or by any other recognized and legal pest elimination methods approved by Borough Council.

GARBAGE

The animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.

INFESTATION

The presence, within or around a dwelling, of any insects, rodents or other pests.

OWNER

The person who, alone or jointly or severally with others:

(1) 

Shall have legal title to any dwelling, or dwelling unit, with or without accompanying actual possession thereof; or

(2) 

Shall have charge, care or control of any dwelling or dwelling unit, as owner or agent of the owner, or as executor, executrix, administrator, administratrix, or guardian of the estate of the owner. Any such person thus representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this article, and of rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, to the same extent as if he were the owner.

PERSON

Includes any individual, firm, corporation, association or partnership, or other legal entity.

PROPERTY

A piece, parcel, lot or tract of land.

RUBBISH

Combustible and noncombustible waste materials, except garbage, and the term shall include the residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke, and other combustible material, paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral matter, glass crockery and dust.

STRUCTURE

Anything constructed or erected with a fixed or ascertainable location on the ground or in water, whether or not affixed to the ground or anchored in the water, including buildings, walls, fences, platforms, docks, wharves, billboards, signs and walks.

B. 

Meaning of certain words. Whenever the words "dwelling," "dwelling unit," or "premises" are used in this article, they shall be construed as though they were followed by the words "or any part thereof."