§ 3.36.020. Definitions.

Unless otherwise required by the context, the following definitions shall govern the construction of this chapter:

"Commercial development" means the development or use of land for any retail, office, service commercial or other business purpose.

"Council" means the city council of the city of Arroyo Grande.

"Development" or "development project" means any project undertaken for the purpose of development, and includes a project involving the issuance of a permit for construction or reconstruction, but not a permit to operate.

"Dwelling unit" means a structure, or portion of a structure that is used for separate residential occupancy by an individual, a family or group of unrelated individuals.

"Impact fee" means a monetary exaction charged to the applicant in connection with approval of a development project for the purpose of defraying all or a part of the cost of the public facilities related to the development project. This definition does not include fees specified in Government Code Section 66477, or fees for processing applications for permits or approvals.

"Imposition of fees" occurs when they are imposed or levied on a specific development.

"Multifamily residential development" means development or use of land for residential purposes involving more than one dwelling unit in a single structure.

"Public facilities" means public improve-ments, public services or community amenities.

"Single-family residential" means develop-ment or use of land for residential purposes involving no more than one dwelling unit in a single structure.

(Ord. 525 § 2 (part), Exh. A (part): prior code § 3-2.602)