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3.33 Rules and Definitions.
<br /> • 3.331 ARplicability. Every building and its premises and any accessory structure thereof, shall
<br /> conform to the requirements of this Dwelling Code, irrespective of when such building
<br /> may have been constructed,altered,or repaired, except that no structure shall be required
<br /> to exceed the minimum standards contained in the Building Code effective and applicable
<br /> at the time of its construction. This Dwelling Code establishes minimum standards for
<br /> erected structures, accessory structures, and related premises._ Wherever the words
<br /> "dwelling", "dwelling unit", "building", "commercial facility", "non-residential facility",
<br /> "premises", or "structure" are used in this Dwelling Code, they shall be construed as
<br /> though they were followed by the word "or any part thereof".
<br /> 3.332 Separability. Every section,provision,or part of this Dwelling Code is declared separable
<br /> from every other section, provision,or part to the extent that if any section, provision, or
<br /> part of the Dwelling Code shall be invalid, it.shall not invalidate any other section,
<br /> provision, or part thereof.
<br /> 3.333 Definitions. Whenever a word or term appears in the text of this Dwelling Code, its
<br /> meaning shall be construed as set forth in the definitions herein. Whenever a word is not
<br /> specifically defined within this subsection,the definition for said word or term,where such
<br /> exists is the New Hope Zoning Code set forth in Chapter 4 shall apply, otherwise the
<br /> definitions set..forth in Chapter 1 shall apply.
<br /> 3.333 (1) Anoroved: Acceptable to the Director of Fire and Safety following his
<br /> determination as to conformance with the provisions of this Code.
<br /> 3.333 (2) Clean: Absence of rubbish, garbage, vermin, and other unsightly offensive, or
<br /> • extraneous matter. -
<br /> 3.333 (3) Commercial Facilities: Any building, structure, premises, or facility which
<br /> supports, shelters, or encloses any business, occupation, employment, or
<br /> enterprise wherein merchandise is exhibited or sold, or which occupies time,
<br /> attention, labor, and materials, or where services are offered for compensation,
<br /> and which is taxable and for profit.
<br /> 3.333 (4) Common Areas: In a multiple-family dwelling, halls, corridors, passageways,
<br /> utility and recreational rooms, and exterior landscaped areas, not under the
<br /> exclusive control of one family and for the use and benefit of multiple families
<br /> shall be considered common areas. Common areas shall not be considered a part
<br /> of any dwelling unit for purposes of calculating habitable space. For
<br /> non-residential,multiple occupancy buildings,common areas are those which are
<br /> not under the exclusive control of a single occupant's operation and are jointly
<br /> utilized by or supporting multiple operations.
<br /> 3.333 (S) Easily Cleanable: Readily accessible and of such material and finish and so
<br /> fabricated and placed that residue which may accumulate can be completely
<br /> removed by normal cleaning methods.
<br /> 3.333 (6) Flush Water Closet: A toilet,with a bowl and trap made in one piece which is
<br /> connected to the City water and sewer system or other approved water supply and
<br /> sewer system.
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