§ 16-01 Definitions.
RCNY § 16-01
When used in this subchapter: Advertisement. "Advertisement" shall mean any paper, card, flyer, pamphlet, handbill, circular, or other written material advertising one or more businesses or soliciting business, which does not contain more than a de minimis amount of news, in that it does not contain any editorial content or information other than material concerning (a) the business or businesses, or (b) services or products offered by the business or businesses. If one or more documents are packaged together (for example, using a plastic bag or wrapper, rubber band, clip or similar device), each document shall be analyzed separately to determine whether it constitutes an "advertisement" under this definition. Commissioner. "Commissioner" shall mean Commissioner of Sanitation or his or her representative. Multiple dwelling. "Multiple dwelling" shall have the same meaning as defined in section four of the New York state multiple dwelling law, except that it shall not include a "three family dwelling" as defined in this section. Person. "Person" shall mean any individual, corporation, partnership, association, firm, trust, estate or any other legal entity whatsoever. Three family dwelling. "Three family dwelling" shall mean a multiple family dwelling that is owner-occupied and is designed for and occupied exclusively by no more than three families. A three family residence that does not satisfy the requirements of this definition shall be considered a "multiple dwelling" for the purposes of this chapter. Two family dwelling. "Two family dwelling" shall mean a multiple family dwelling that is designed for and occupied exclusively by no more than two families. Unsolicited advertisement. "Unsolicited advertisement" shall mean an advertisement placed on private property without being subscribed for, ordered by, or otherwise requested by the owner or a resident at the property.
