Newport, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-91

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:
Dwelling means any one- or two-family or multifamily structure which is not owner-occupied and homesteaded, and includes both the building or structure and the land upon which it is located, as well as accessory use structures.
Family means any number of individuals related by blood, legal adoption or marriage, or four or less unrelated individuals living together in a single housekeeping unit, as distinguished from a group occupying a boardinghouse, lodging house, licensed residential care facility, or hotel.
Minimum standards means any federal, state, or local building code currently in place or adhered to, including, but not limited to, this article.
Owner means the person, firm, corporation or other entity listed in the records on file in the recorder's office as holding fee title to the dwelling, and includes the owner's authorized agent.
Recorder's office means the county department or division which maintains title and property records, and any successor agency or department thereof.
Rental dwelling unit means any room or rooms, or space, in any dwelling designed or used for residential occupancy by one or more persons who are not the owner or a member of the owner's family.
Residential occupancy means occupancy in a building or portion thereof, for residential purposes, used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, and cooking or eating purposes.
Safety code or safety codes means and includes any fire, housing, health, safety or other similar code, law and ordinance, promulgated or enacted by the United States, the state, the county and the city, or any lawful agency or department thereof, which are applicable to a dwelling in such city.
Zoning administrator means the city clerk-administrator as provided for in this Code or his designee, and shall include any enforcement officer under his supervision or direction, or other duly authorized representative.