For purposes of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section.
CITY COUNCIL. In addition to the City Council of the City of Tulare, the Tulare Board of Public Utilities Commissioners whenever the Board is the appropriate decision making body as established by the City Charter.
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 of Tulare, as the same presently exist or may be amended from time to time hereafter. The term DEVELOPMENT PROJECT shall also include permits for erection of manufactured housing or structures, and structures moved into the city.
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 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 specified in Cal. Gov't Code § 66477, fees for processing applications for governmental regulatory actions or approvals, or fees collected under development agreements adopted pursuant to Cal. Gov't Code Article 2.5 (commencing with § 65864) of Chapter 4, Division 1, Title 7.
LOW-DENSITY. Property located in City of Tulare zoning classifications A, UR and RA.
PUBLIC FACILITIES. Includes public improvements, public services and community amenities.
(Ord. 19-08, passed 12-17-2019)