Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 205-2

Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall, for the purpose of this chapter, have the meanings herein indicated. CODE ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL The person(s) who are charged with the administration and enforcement of this chapter. DWELLING UNIT A single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. PRIVATE DWELLING Any building or structure designed and occupied exclusively for residence purposes by not more than two families. A building designed for and occupied exclusively by one family is a "single-family private dwelling." A building designed for and occupied exclusively by two families is a "two-family private dwelling." PROPERTY OWNER Any person, agent, operator, firm, corporation, partnership, limited-liability company or other entity having a legal or equitable interest in a property; recorded in the records of the state, county or Village as holding title to the property; including the guardian of the estate of such person and the executor or administrator of the estate of such person if ordered to take possession of the property by a court. RENT A return to the property owner or lessor of money, property or other valuable consideration for use or occupancy of a dwelling unit. RENTAL PROPERTY One-family and two-family private dwellings occupied exclusively for residence purposes which are rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied for at least 30 days. RENTAL REGISTRY A list kept by the Village of Ossining Building Department of all rental properties as defined in this chapter within the Village. RENTAL REGISTRY CERTIFICATE A certificate evidencing compliance with the provisions of this chapter requiring registration of rental properties.