Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-8-2

For the purpose of this Chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, the following terms shall have the following meanings: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT. A dwelling unit that is accessory to the primary use of the principal structure. Accessory dwelling units may be detached from the principal structure or included in the principal structure, as allowed in Title 6 , Zoning Code. BUILDING. A structure, or part thereof, enclosing space designed or used for dwelling units offered for rent. DEPARTMENT. The City of Evanston Health and Human Services Department, or any City department responsible for the inspection or residential buildings. DIRECTOR. The Director of Health and Human Services or his or her designee. DWELLING UNIT. A single unit of one (1) or more contiguous rooms containing individual cooking, sleeping, and sanitary facilities for one (1) or more persons. OWNER. Any person, agent, operator, firm or corporation having a legal or equitable interest in real property; or recorded in the official records of the State, County, or municipality as holding the title to the real property; or otherwise having control of the real property, including the guardian of any such person, or the executor or administrator of the estate of any such person. Throughout this Chapter, the singular shall include the plural. PERMANENT RENTAL HOUSING. Any dwelling unit, including accessory dwelling units, rented for a period of thirty (30) days or more.