Norwood, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 146 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 146-2

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: ABSENTEE LANDLORD Any landlord who resides outside the designated boundaries of St. Lawrence County as those boundaries may be defined at the time of regular, periodic property registration. HOUSING OR DWELLING UNIT Any single unit which is capable of housing one separate household, whether a detached single-family structure or building or part of a multihousehold structure or building. IMMEDIATE FAMILY The "immediate family" of the owner of a housing unit consists of the owner's spouse, children, parents, grandparents or grandchildren. LANDLORD Any property owner or designated agent who offers a housing unit for occupancy to persons other than members of his immediate family in exchange for a fee or compensation, whether monetary or otherwise. RENTAL PERMIT A permit issued by the Village of Norwood stating that the referenced structure or unit conforms to the standards of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, and that occupancy of that structure or unit is permitted for residential use. Any special circumstances or conditions under which occupancy is permitted may be specified on that certificate. RENTAL PROPERTY Any housing unit or units which are occupied by persons other than the owner or his immediate family or for which a fee or compensation, monetary or otherwise, is received by the owner in exchange for such occupation. RESIDENT AGENT A representative of a property owner or landlord who resides within the designated boundaries of St. Lawrence County as defined at the time of periodic property registration. SUBSTANDARD Any deficiency in a structure or housing unit as defined by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.