DEFINITION

A structure occupied, designed, or intended to be occupied by individuals who may share common areas and facilities, but do not form a single household, and do not provide compensation under a single lease for occupancy. A rooming unit provides sleeping accommodations, but no in-room cooking facilities.

STANDARDS

1. One on-site supervisor is required at all times for any rooming house with ten or more rooming units.
2. Hourly rate lodging is not permitted. Lodging must be arranged on a week-to-week or longer basis.