3.50.020 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words or phrases shall be construed as defined in this section, unless from the context it appears that a different meaning is intended:
“Accessory Dwelling Unit” means an Accessory Dwelling Unit as defined in CVMC 19.58.022.
“Building Permit” means a permit required by and issued pursuant to the Uniform Building Code, as adopted by reference by this City.
“Developer” means the owner or applicant of a Development Project.
“Development Permit” means any discretionary permit, entitlement or approval for a Development Project issued under any zoning or subdivision ordinance of the City.
“Development Project” means any activity that results in a net increase in demand for service, as reasonably determined in the sole discretion of the City Manager, or designee, described as the following:
1. Any new residential dwelling unit, including any Accessory Dwelling Unit 750 square feet or larger, developed on vacant land;
2. Any new residential dwelling unit, including any Accessory Dwelling Unit 750 square feet or larger, developed on nonvacant land. The fees shall be based solely on the net increase in service demand;
3. Any physical conversion of an existing residential structure to create an Accessory Dwelling Unit 750 square feet or larger;
4. Any new nonresidential construction on, or enhancement to, vacant land;
5. Any expansion or intensification of nonresidential development on nonvacant land, if the result is a net increase in demand for service. The fee shall be based solely on the net increase in service demand;
6. Any new or expanding special land use project.
“Engineer’s Report” means, collectively, the “Report on Supplemental Development Impact Fee for Public Facilities” prepared by City staff dated June 1989; the “Development Impact Fees for Public Facilities” report prepared by Willdan Associates dated December 12, 1990; the “Development Impact Fee for Public Facilities 1999 Update” report prepared by City staff dated April 2000; the “Public Facilities DIF 2002 Update” report prepared by City staff dated March 2002; the “Public Facilities DIF November 2002 Amendment” prepared by City staff; and the “Public Facilities Development Impact Fee March 2006 Update” report prepared by City staff, which are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
“Fee Component” means a portion of the Fee allocated to specific Public Facilities, which corresponds to the cost of the various Public Facilities, plus the cost of administering the Fee program. The Fee Components are as follows:
1. Civic Center;
2. Police Department Facilities;
3. Corporation Yard;
4. Library System;
5. Fire Suppression System;
6. Major Recreation Facilities;
7. Administration.
“Fee Credit” means credit that Developers may receive for costs they incur designing and constructing the Public Facilities in accordance with CVMC 3.54.150.
“Fee(s)” means the Public Facilities Development Impact Fees established pursuant to CVMC 3.50.050 and assessed in accordance with the Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code Sections 66000 through 66025), as described in the Engineer’s Report.
“Nonprofit Community Purpose Facility” means a facility that is not operated for profit and that serves one of the following purposes:
1. Social and human service activities, including such services as Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Boys and Girls Club, Alcoholics Anonymous and services for the homeless;
2. Public schools (primary and secondary only);
3. Private schools (primary and secondary only);
4. Day care;
5. Senior care and recreation;
6. Worship, spiritual growth and development.
“Public Facility(ies)” or “Facilities” means the project or a portion of a project which involves the specified improvements authorized by CVMC 3.50.030.
“Special Land Use” means any nonresidential, noncommercial/office or nonindustrial Development Project (e.g., Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, hospitals, utilities). (Ord. 3464 § 1, 2019; Ord. 3050 § 2, 2006).