White Bear Township, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. IV § 6-148

When the terms "dwelling," "dwelling unit," "premises," or "structure" are used in this article, they shall be construed as though they were followed by the words "or any part thereof." In addition, the following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Accessory structure means a structure subordinate to the main or principal dwelling and which is not used nor authorized to be used for living or sleeping by human occupants and which is located on or partially on the premises.
Building means any structure erected for the support, shelter, or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, or movable property of any kind.
Code enforcement officer means the town building official or duly authorized representative.
Code violations means violations of this Code which may include, but are not limited to, town zoning regulations and fire, plumbing, electrical, mechanical or building construction, installation or maintenance standards codes.
Condemn means to adjudge unfit for human habitation.
Dangerous structure means a structure which is potentially hazardous to persons or property, including, but not limited to: (1)
A structure which is in danger of partial or complete collapse;
(2) A structure with any exterior parts which are loose or in danger of failing; or
(3) A structure with any parts, such as floors, porches, railings, or stairs, ramps, balconies or roofs which are accessible and which are either collapsed, in danger of collapsing or unable to support the weight of normally imposed loads.
Dwelling means a building, or portion thereof, designed or used predominantly for residential occupancy of a continued nature, including one-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, and multiple-family dwellings, but not including hotels and motels.
Dwelling unit means a single residential accommodation which is arranged, designed, used or, if vacant, intended for use exclusively as a domicile for one family. When a private garage is structurally attached, it shall be considered as part of the building in which the dwelling unit is located.
Family means any of the following definitions which shall apply: (1)
A person related by blood, marriage, or adoption, together with the person's domestic servants or gratuitous guests, all maintaining a common household in a dwelling unit approved and certified by the appropriate public agency; or
(2) Group or foster care of not more than six wards of clients by an authorized person, related by blood, marriage, or adoption, together with the person's domestic servants or gratuitous guests, all maintaining a common household in a dwelling unit approved and certified by the appropriate public agency; or
(3) A group of not more than five persons not related by blood, marriage or adoption maintaining a common household in a dwelling unit.
Flush water closet means a toilet, with a bowl and trap made in one piece, which is connected to the town water system and sewer system or other approved water supply and sewer system.
Garbage means putrescible animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
Habitable building means any building or part thereof that meets minimum standards for use as a home or place of abode by one or more persons.
Habitable room means a room or enclosed floor space used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking, or eating purposes, including bathrooms, water closet compartments, laundries, furnace rooms, unfinished basements, (those without required ventilation, required electric outlets and required exit facilities), pantries, utility rooms of less than 50 square feet of floor space, foyers, communicating corridors, stairways, closets, storage spaces and workshops, hobby and recreation areas in parts of the structure below ground level or in attics.
Heated water means water heated to a temperature of not less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit, or such lesser temperature required by government authority, measured at faucet outlet.
Kitchen means a space which contains a sink with counter working space, adequate space for installing cooking and refrigeration equipment, and adequate space for the storage of cooking utensils.
Multiple-family dwelling means a dwelling or portion thereof containing three or more dwelling units.
Occupant means any person (including owner or operator) living, sleeping, cooking and eating in a dwelling unit or living and sleeping in a rooming unit.
Operator means the owner or agent who has charge, care, control, or management of a building, or part thereof, in which dwelling units or rooming units are let.
Owner means any person, firm or corporation who, alone, jointly, or severally with others, shall be in actual possession of, or have charge, care or control of, any dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit within the town as owner, employee or agent of the owner, or as trustee or guardian of the estate or person of the title holder. Any such person representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this article to the same extent as the owner.
Permissible occupancy means the maximum number of persons permitted to reside in the dwelling unit or rooming unit.
Plumbing means all of the following supplied facilities and equipment in a dwelling: gas pipes, gas burning equipment, water pipes, steam pipes, garbage disposal units, waste pipes, water closets, sinks, installed dishwashers, lavatories, bathtubs, shower baths, installed clothes washing machines, catchbasins, drains, vents, and any other similar fixtures and the installation thereof, together with all connections to water, sewer and gas lines.
Premises means a plated lot or part thereof or unplatted parcel of land, either occupied or unoccupied by any dwelling or nondwelling structure, including such building, accessory structure or other structure thereon.
Public hall means a hall, corridor or passageway for providing egress from a dwelling unit to a public way and not within the exclusive control of one family.
Refuse means all putrescible and non-putrescible waste solids, including garbage and rubbish.
Rental dwelling or dwelling unit means a dwelling or dwelling unit let for rent or lease.
Repair means to restore to a sound and acceptable state of operation, serviceability or appearance.
Rodent harborage means any place where rodents can live, nest, or seek shelter.
Rooming unit means any room or group of rooms forming a single habitable unit used or intended to be used for living and sleeping, but not for cooking and eating purposes.
Rubbish means nonputrescible solid wastes consisting of both combustible and noncombustible wastes, such as paper, cardboard, tin cans, grass and shrubbery clippings, wood, glass, brick, plaster, bedding, crockery and similar materials.
Safety means the condition of being reasonably free from danger and hazards which may cause accidents or diseases.
Secured by other than normal means means a building secured by means other than those used in the design of the building.
Substandard dwelling means any dwelling which does not conform to the minimum standards established by this article and town building and zoning regulations.
Supplied means paid for, furnished by, provided by or under the control of the owner, operator, or agent of a dwelling.
Unoccupied means a building which is not being used for a legal occupancy as defined in town building and zoning regulations or the state building code.
Unsecured means a building or portion of a building which is open to entry by unauthorized persons without the use of tools or ladders.
Vacant building means a building or portion of a building that is unoccupied and unsecured, secured by other than normal means, declared dangerous, condemned, or has multiple housing or building code violations. The term "vacant building" also includes buildings that are condemned and illegally occupied and buildings that are unoccupied for more than 365 days during which time the code enforcement officer has issued an order to correct nuisance conditions.