§ 6.27.030 — Definitions

6.27.030 - Definitions.

The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Common area means every interior or exterior area of a multi-unit residence that residents of more than one unit of the multi-unit residence are entitled to enter or use, including, for example, halls, paths, lobbies, courtyards, elevators, stairs, community rooms, recreation areas or rooms, playgrounds, gym facilities, swimming pools, spas, jacuzzis, parking garages, parking lots, restrooms, laundry rooms, cooking areas, and eating areas. Effective date of this chapter means the date this ordinance is adopted. Electronic smoking device means an electronic device that can be used to deliver an inhaled dose of nicotine, or other substances, including any component, part, or accessory of such a device, whether or not sold separately; and includes any such device, whether manufactured, distributed, marketed, or sold as an electronic cigarette, an electronic cigar, an electronic cigarillo, an electronic pipe, an electronic hookah, or any other product name or descriptor. Enclosed means closed in by a roof and walls with appropriate openings for ingress and egress. Landlord means any person or entity who owns property let for residential use. Multi-unit residence means a residential property that contains two or more units rented or available to be rented and not occupied by a landlord of the premises. This does not include condominiums, mobile home parks, hotels or motels. The following types of housing are specifically excluded from this definition: A single-family home; A detached or attached accessory dwelling unit on a single-family zoned property; A hotel; and A mixed hotel/common interest development project. Smoke or smoking means and includes any of the following: (1) the direct burning or indirect heating of any cigar, cigarette, pipe, electronic smoking device, or any similar kind of smoking equipment or article, using any form of tobacco, plant product, or other combustible substance in any form, or (2) the holding or carrying of a lighted or operated cigar, cigarette, pipe, electronic smoking device, or any other lighted smoking equipment or device, or (3) emitting or exhaling the smoke directly from a cigar, cigarette, pipe, electronic smoking device, or any other lighted smoking equipment or device. "Smoke" also means the gaseous or vaporous products or particles created by the use of a lighted or operated pipe, cigar, cigarette, electronic smoking device, or other kind of smoking equipment or article. Unit means any personal dwelling space in a multi-unit residence. A unit shall include any associated exclusive-use area, such as, for example, a private balcony, porch, deck, or patio.

(Ord. 7589 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)