For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APPLICANT. Any entity which applies for a development permit to be issued by the county.
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. The same meaning as specified in the most recent edition of the Uniform Building Code.
DEVELOPMENT.
(1) All construction for which a building permit is required; or
(2) The installation of mobile home requiring an installation permit.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT. Includes all permits for development, as “development” is defined herein.
FINAL INSPECTION. The same meaning as specified in the most recent edition of the Uniform Building Code.
RATE. The amount of money per square footage of a building, such amount determined by the Board of Supervisors.
SQUARE FOOTAGE. Of a building, is computed by determining the area within the surrounding exterior walls of a building, or a portion thereof, including the area of the walls themselves, exclusive of vent shafts and courts. The square footage of a building, or a portion thereof, not provided with surrounding exterior walls shall be the usable area under the horizontal projection of the roof or floor above.
SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT. The same meaning as the term is described in Cal. Revenue and Taxation Code § 70.
(1966 Code, § 15B-6) (Ord. 554, § 1(part))