The following definitions shall govern the meaning of words in this chapter, unless from the context in which the word is used, a different meaning is clearly intended:
(A) "Dwelling unit" means each single family or multi-family dwelling, whether attached or detached, including each dwelling unit in a duplex, apartment house or dwelling, condominium, mobile home unit, any other place designated, occupied or intended for occupancy as a separate living quarter by one or more persons for living, sleeping, cooking or eating purposes.
(B) "Fair market value" means the value of the land being subdivided based upon the current assessed value, modified to equal market value in accordance with the current practice of the county assessor, or at the option of city based upon an appraisal by a qualified appraiser selected by city. With regard to any park and recreation improvements or equipment provided by the subdivider, the fair market value shall be the actual cost to acquire, construct or install the improvement or equipment.
(C) "Master Plan" means the latest City of Corona Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan as adopted by the City Council of the City of Corona.
(D) "Park" means a parcel or contiguous parcels of land which is owned, operated and maintained by a public agency and which provide park and recreational facilities for the benefit and enjoyment of the residents of the subdivision and of persons residing, working or visiting in the city. Parks may be classified as community parks, including community centers, special use parks, sport parks, athletic facilities, large multiuse swimming pools, picnic areas, cultural centers or similar facilities; neighborhood parks, including local or pocket parks, playground equipment, sports fields, and picnic areas; and private neighborhood parks, generally intended to serve only the immediate subdivision/development or specified planned community in which they are located. Parks may also include, or be limited to open space areas suitable for active or passive uses.
(E) "Park and recreational facilities" means any public improvements deemed necessary by the city to develop, improve or rehabilitate land and facilities for park and recreational purposes. Such improvements may include but not be limited to grading; landscaped areas for active and passive recreational use, open space and sports fields; irrigation and drainage systems; lawn, shrubs and trees; facilities for recreational community gardening; walkways; rest rooms, bicycle facilities and park lighting; playground or other recreational equipment; picnic facilities; community center or other buildings, swimming pools; volleyball, basketball, tennis, racquetball and other courts; vehicle driveways and parking areas and any other facilities which may hereafter be authorized by state law or approved by the city.
(F) "Private open space" means that privately owned land and facilities for park and recreation purposes provided within a subdivision and perpetually maintained and operated by the future residents or owner of the subdivision, which land and facilities can be credited against the dedication and payment in accordance with the requirements in this chapter.
(G) "Subdivider" means a person, firm, corporation, partnership or association who proposes to divide, divides or causes to be divided -real property into a subdivision for himself or for others.
(H) "Subdivision" means the definition contained in California Government Code Section 66424 and shall include any division of land governed by the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act (commencing with California Government Code Section 66410).
(Ord. 2845 § 2 (part), 2006)