For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Consumer Price Index (CPI). Consumer Price Index for Portland Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Developed Property. A parcel or portion of real property on which an improvement exists or has been constructed. Improvement on developed property includes, but is not limited to buildings, parking lots, landscaping and outside storage.
Dwelling Unit. One or more rooms designed for occupancy by 1 family and not having more than 1 cooking facility.
Maintenance of Effort (MOE). The share of cost of the park maintenance program borne by the general fund of the City of Canby.
Multi-Unit Residential Property. Residential property consisting of 2 or more dwelling units. For the purposes of this chapter, condominiums, attached single-family residences, and individual mobile home units are also classified as multi-unit residential properties.
Non-Residential Property. Any property that is not residential property.
Park Lands. A public park that is under the jurisdiction or control of the city. For purposes of this chapter, landscaped city property maintained by the Parks Department during the 2016-17 fiscal year shall be considered park lands.
Park Maintenance Program. Program established by this chapter to maintain, repair and reconstruct city parks. Activities include the administration and collection of the park maintenance fee; preventive maintenance, rehabilitation and reconstruction projects; design and inspection of such projects; park condition monitoring and assessment, including inspection of park repairs; and staff training and consultant services in support of the above activities.
Public Works Director. The City of Canby Public Works Director or the Director’s designee.
Residential Property. A property that is primarily for personal, domestic accommodation, including single single-family, multi-unit residential property and group homes, but not including hotels and motels.
Responsible Party. The person or persons who by occupancy or contractual arrangement are responsible to pay for utility and other services provided to an occupied unit. Unless another party has agreed in writing to pay and a copy of the writing is filed with the city, the person(s) paying the sewer bill for an occupied unit shall be deemed the responsible party as to that occupied unit. For any occupied unit not otherwise required to pay a sewer bill, Responsible Party shall mean the person or persons legally entitled to occupancy of the occupied unit, unless another responsible party has agreed in writing to pay and a copy of the writing is filed with the city. Any person who has agreed in writing to pay is considered the responsible person if a copy of the writing is filed with the city.
Single Family Residential. Residential property that has only detached dwelling units.
(Ord. 1466, passed 9-6-2017)