South Portland, ME Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (Housing)

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South Portland, ME Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (Housing)
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ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL

Sec. 12-1. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section.

Affordable housing: Dwelling units for which the percentage of income a
household is charged in rent and other household expenses, or must pay in monthly
mortgage payments (including insurance and taxes), does not exceed 30% of a
household’s income.

Easement: That portion of a building next below the ground floor or basement
having not much more than one-half (1/2) its clear height below the adjoining grade.

Cellar: That portion of a building next below the ground floor or basement
having more than one-half (1/2) its clear height below the adjoining grade.

Discrimination: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of
people, when those categories are protected from discrimination by municipal, state
and federal law, including, but not limited to, categories based on race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status. Ancestry, national origin, age,
physical or mental disability, and based on receipt of public assistance, as provided
in 5 M.R.S. § 4581-A, as amended from time to time.

Dwelling: Any building which is wholly or partly used or intended to be used
for living or sleeping by human occupants, provided that temporary housing as
hereinafter defined shall not be regarded as a dwelling.

Dwelling premises shall mean the land and auxiliary buildings thereon used or
intended to be used in conjunction with a dwelling.