For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUILDING PERMIT. Any permits required for construction, reconstruction, remodeling, moving structures into the city and the like, such as electrical and plumbing permits, moving permits and the like.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Any project undertaken for the purpose of development. DEVELOPMENT PROJECT shall include a project involving the issuance of a permit for construction or reconstruction, remodeling or any work requiring any permit under the ordinances of the city, as the same presently exist or may be amended from time to time hereafter. DEVELOPMENT PROJECT shall also include permits for erection of manufactured housing or structures and structures moved into the city.
EQUIVALENT BENEFIT UNIT (EBU). A means of quantifying the potential hours available for recreation use that more accurately represents the benefit provided to each land use type.
EQUIVALENT DWELLING UNIT (EDU). A means of quantifying different land uses in terms of their equivalence to residential dwelling unit, where equivalence is measured in terms of potential infrastructure use or benefit for each type of public facility.
FEE. A monetary exaction, other than a tax or special assessment, which is charged by the city to an applicant in connection with approval of a building permit or development project for the purpose of defraying all or a portion of the cost of public facilities related to the development project, but does not include fees for processing applications for governmental regulatory actions or approvals or fees collected under development agreements adopted pursuant to California Government Code §§ 65864.
PUBLIC FACILITIES. Public improvements and equipment, public services and community amenities.
(Ord. 965, passed 7-18-2006)