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• PROPOSED Section 1306 - POINT-OF-SALE HOUSING EVALUATIONS. 1306.01 Purpose. The purpose of this Section of the City Code is to enhance the supply of safe, sanitary and adequate housing and to prevent the deterioration of the overall housing stock in the City of St. Anthony, thereby protecting the general health, safety, and welfare of the residents. 1306.02 Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this Section shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: Subd. 1. Dwelling and Dwelling Unit. A building or portion thereof, designed or used predominantly for residential occupancy of a continued nature, including 1-family dwellings, 2-family dwellings, apartment buildings, and rooming units, but excluding hotels and motels. Subd. 2. Dwelling, Multiple. A building with two or more living units in common ownership, one or more of which is rented or available for rent, but excluding hotels, motels, hospitals, nursing homes, and homes for the aged. • Subd. 3. Dwelling, Single-Family. A dwelling designed to accommodate one family. Subd. 4. Dwelling, Two-Family. A dwelling designed to accommodate two families in separate dwelling units, each unit with its own means of access. Subd. 5. Evaluation Report. A written report prepared and signed by a private housing inspector licensed by the City of St. Anthony on a form in compliance with Section 1306.03 of this Code. Subd. 6. Hardship. The inability of the seller to make the required repairs, including but not limited to economic circumstances, illness, death, weather, or other unforeseen events. Subd. 7. Immediate Hazard. A condition or defect which is likely to cause injury to a person or property if not corrected. Subd. 8. Licensing Requirements. A private housing inspector contracted to do business in the City of St. Anthony must first comply with licensing requirements as stated in Section 500 of the City Code.