For purposes of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivation shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
“Development project” means 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, including the provisions of Title 8 of the San Bernardino Development Code as it may have been adopted and amended from time to time by the city.
The term “development project” shall also include permits for erection of manufactured housing or structures, and structures moved into the city.
“Fee” means a monetary exaction, other than a tax or special assessment, which is charged by the city to the 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 Section 66477 of the Government Code, nor fees for processing applications for regulatory actions of approvals, nor fees collected under development agreements.
“Public facilities” includes public improvements, public services and community amenities.
“Small dwelling unit” means any attached residential dwelling unit, Accessory Dwelling Unit pursuant to Section 84.0570, or multifamily dwelling unit with fewer than three bedrooms. Each loft, study, home office space, and similar bedroom-sized rooms shall be counted as bedrooms. (Ord. 369 § 1, 2017; Ord. 50 § 2, 1990)