244.40. - Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in the housing maintenance code shall have
the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:
Approved: Approved by the director of regulatory services or the director's designee pursuant
to applicable provisions of this Code of Ordinances and other ordinances and regulations.
Algorithmic device: A device that uses one (1) or more algorithms to perform calculations of non-public
competitor data concerning local or statewide rents or occupancy levels to advise
an owner or operator on whether to leave a unit vacant or on the amount of rent that
the owner or operator may obtain for that unit. This includes a product that incorporates
an algorithmic device but does not include (a) any report publishing existing rental
data in an aggregated manner without recommending rents or occupancy levels for future
leases or (b) a product used for the purpose of establishing rent or income limits
in accordance with the affordable housing program guidelines of a local government,
the state, the federal government, or other political subdivision.
Attic story is any story situated wholly or partly in the roof, so designed, arranged or built
as to be used for business, storage or habitation.
Basement: Any floor level below the first story in a building, except that a floor level in
a building having only one (1) floor level shall be classified as a basement unless
such floor level qualifies as a first story as defined herein.
Bath: A bathtub or shower bath.
Bedroom: A habitable room within a dwelling unit which is used, or intended to be used, primarily
for the purpose of sleeping, but shall not include any kitchen or dining room.