For the purposes of this chapter, the terms and words shall have the meaning as defined in Chapter 9.305 "Universal Definitions," except that the following words shall have the meanings set forth below.
AVERAGE NUMBER OF PERSONS PER DWELLING UNIT. Average number of persons per household, based on the most recent data available in the form of the federal census and study on the population density in the city. The most recent average number of persons per dwelling unit may be reflected in a City Council resolution.
CITY. The City of Menifee.
DEVELOPER. Any person who is the owner or authorized agent of an owner of any new development within the city.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Any project undertaken for the purpose of development and includes a project involving the issuance of a permit for construction or reconstruction, but not a dwelling unit. Includes each single family dwelling, second units allowed on single family lots as defined in Chapter 9.300.020 "Second Dwelling Units," each unit of an apartment, duplex dwelling group or multiple dwelling structure or condominium or planned residential development as a separate habitat for one or more persons or each mobile home space designed to contain a mobile home trailer on a semi-permanent or permanent basis. Single-family residential units, multifamily residential units, and mobile home units shall be defined according to the latest decennial U.S. or state Department of Finance census. Dwelling unit, for this chapter, does not include a guest dwelling that does not have cooking facilities.
LAND ACQUISITION COST PER ACRE. The estimated per acre value of vacant residential land costs in the city as determined by the City Council based upon receipt sale records or appraisal. The most recent land acquisition cost per acre may be reflected
in a City Council resolution. If the developer objects to such a valuation, the developer, at its own expense, may obtain an appraisal of the property by a qualified appraiser approved by the city, whose appraisal may be accepted by the city if found reasonable.
MITIGATION FEE ACT. Section 66000 et seq. of the Cal. Gov't Code, as amended from time to time, or any successor statute.
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS. The number of dwelling units as determined by the city based upon the number of units allowed pursuant to the standards of the city's Zoning Code or as otherwise specified by the city on the property included in the proposed residential development project.
PARK AND RECREATION MITIGATION FEES. Fees paid as a condition to the approval of a residential development project pursuant to this chapter and the Mitigation Fee Act for the purpose of defraying all or a portion of the cost of public park and recreational facilities related to the development project.
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. Any development that creates new or increases the number of existing dwelling units on a property.
(Ord. 2022-364, passed 11-16-2022)