All proposed subdivisions and site construction shall be subject to specific requirements based upon the scope of the proposed work. The different levels of subdivision and site construction are defined as follows:
A. Subdivision: The division or proposed division of a lot, tract, or parcel of land into two (2) or more lots, tracts, parcels, sites, or other units for the purpose of sale, lease, offer or development. Subdivision requirements are detailed in article III of this chapter.
B. Development: Construction of any structure or other modifications of the natural landscape above and below ground or water on a particular site that change the overall characteristics of the site. No construction on any development shall be permitted without first obtaining a permit from the department of community development. The requirements for said permit are detailed in article IV of this chapter.
C. Site Improvements: Construction similar to that described under "development", above, but of a lesser scope such that the overall characteristics of the site are not impacted. No construction on any site improvement shall be permitted without first obtaining a permit from the department of community development. The requirements for said permit are detailed in article V of this chapter
D. Maintenance: Construction consisting of repairs or other work necessary for the general upkeep of a site. No maintenance work shall be permitted without first obtaining a permit from the department of community development. The requirements for said permit are detailed in article VI of this chapter.
E. Building: Construction of, or within a building or structure will be required to comply with all applicable regulations contained in chapter 21, "Building Code", of this code. This is in addition to any site construction requirements contained in chapters 15 and 16 of this code.
The permit submittal, review, and construction process is summarized in table I-1, and discussed in detail in article VII of this chapter. The scope and requirements for the various types of developments and site improvements are summarized in table I-2, and are discussed in detail in articles IV, V, and VI of this chapter.
(Ord. 5253, 5-21-2002)