(A) Except where the context otherwise requires, the definitions given in this section govern the construction of this article. If any of the definitions in this section conflict with definitions in other chapters of the Municipal Code, these definitions shall prevail for the purpose of interpreting and enforcing this section. If a term is not defined in this section, or other sections of the Municipal Code, the most common dictionary definition is assumed to be correct.
(B) The following definitions are listed in alphabetical order.
DEVELOPER. Every person, firm, or corporation constructing a new dwelling unit, directly or through the services of any employee, agent, independent contractor, or otherwise.
FAIR MARKET VALUE. The price, based on what a knowledgeable, willing, and unpressured buyer would logically pay to a knowledgeable, willing, and unpressured seller in the market. The FAIR MARKET VALUE of a buildable acre of land shall be determined from time to time, as directed by the City Council.
NEW DWELLING UNIT. Any structure of permanent character, placed in a permanent location, which is planned, designed or used for residential occupancy, including, but not limited to, one-family, two-family, and multifamily dwellings, apartment houses and complexes and mobile home spaces, but not including hotels, motels, and boarding houses for transient guests.
SUBDIVISION. Any type of construction, land division or improvement of land which provides for dwelling units identified under the provisions of § 66424 of the California Government Code. “Subdivision” shall also include any increase in the number of mobile home spaces.
(Ord. 951 C.S., passed 3-21-18)