2.72.030 Definitions.
When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them below. Words and phrases not specifically defined below shall have the meanings ascribed to them elsewhere in this Code, or shall otherwise be defined by common usage. For definitions of nouns, the singular shall also include the plural; for definitions of verbs, all verb conjugations shall be included.
“City” means the City of Chula Vista.
“City Manager” means the City Manager of the City of Chula Vista, or designee.
“Contractor” means the prime contractor or general contractor for the Project.
“Director of Development Services” means the Director of Development Services of the City of Chula Vista, or designee.
“Emergency Utility Permit Work” means work performed pursuant to a utility permit on an emergency basis in order to ensure the continued safety and reliability of public utilities.
“Inspected Work” means the scope of work to be performed, subject to issuance of a Permit and inspection by the City. Work performed on a Project that is not subject to a Permit and inspection is excluded.
“Permit” means any building permit, mechanical permit, plumbing permit, electrical permit, demolition permit, land development permit, grading permit, construction permit, utility permit, or fire permit issued for a Project.
“Permittee” means any property owner, property owner’s authorized agent, or licensed contractor who obtains a Permit for a Project.
“Person” means any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, corporation, limited liability company, estate, trust, business trust, receiver, syndicate, or any other group or combination of Persons acting as a unit.
“Project” means (1) a residential or mixed-use development consisting of 20 or more dwelling units; (2) a nonresidential development that proposes 20,000 square feet or more of tenant improvements or additional new gross floor area; or (3) utility work in the City right-of-way, excluding Emergency Utility Permit Work.
“Qualifying Subcontractor” means a subcontractor of any tier performing the Inspected Work. (Ord. 3555 § 1, 2023).