3.54.020 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.
“Bayfront Area” generally means that area of the City of Chula Vista generally west of Interstate 5 and between E Street and Naples Street as shown on the map entitled “Exhibit 1” of the Council agenda statement for the ordinance codified in this chapter, on file in the office of the City Clerk.
“BFDIF” means the Bayfront Transportation Development Impact Fee.
“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 Developer 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” or “Development” means any activity described as the following:
1. Any new residential dwelling unit, including any Accessory Dwelling Unit, developed on vacant land;
2. Any new residential dwelling unit, including any Accessory Dwelling Unit, developed on nonvacant land, if the result is a net increase in demand for service. 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, for which a Building Permit has been issued after September 25, 2018;
4. Any new nonresidential Development constructed on vacant land;
5. Any expansion or intensification of nonresidential Developments on nonvacant land, if the result is a net increase in demand for service. The Fees shall be based solely on the net increase in service demand.
“Eastern Area” generally means that area of the City of Chula Vista located between Interstate 805 on the west, the City sphere of influence boundary on the east and northeast, the City boundary on the north and the City’s southern boundary on the south as shown on the map entitled “Exhibit 1” of the Council agenda statement for the ordinance codified in this chapter, on file in the office of the City Clerk.
“Engineer’s Reports” mean the “Interim Eastern Area Development Impact Fee for Streets” study prepared by George T. Simpson and Willdan Associates dated November 1987; the “Eastern Area Development Fee for Streets” study prepared by Willdan Associates dated November 19, 1990; the “Eastern Development Impact Fee for Streets – 1993 Revision” study prepared by City staff dated July 13, 1993; the study prepared by Project Design Consultants (“Eastern Area Development Impact Fees for Streets, 1999 Update”) dated October 25, 1999; the study prepared by Willdan (“Eastern Area Development Impact Fees for Streets” dated July 2002); the study prepared by City staff (“Eastern Area Transportation Development Impact Fees” dated March 2005); and the study prepared by City staff (“Eastern Area Development Impact Fees” dated September 2014), which are on file in the office of the City Clerk. “Engineer’s Reports” also mean the Engineer’s Report for the Western Transportation Development Impact Fee prepared by City staff, dated February 2008; and the “Western Transportation Development Impact Fee Nexus Study Update” dated October 2014, and the “Bayfront Transportation Development Impact Fee Nexus Study” dated October 2014, both prepared by City staff and on file in the office of the City Clerk.
“ETDIF” means the Eastern Transportation Development Impact Fee.
“Fee Credit” means credits that Developers may receive for costs they incur designing and constructing the Transportation Facilities in accordance with CVMC 3.54.150.
“Fees” means the Transportation Development Impact Fees established pursuant to CVMC 3.54.050 and assessed in accordance with the Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code Sections 66000 through 66025), as described in relevant Engineer’s Reports on all Development Projects located within the Eastern Area, the Western Area, and the Bayfront Area.
“Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit” means a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit as defined in CVMC 19.58.023.
“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.
“Published traffic generation rates” means rates used to calculate traffic generation that are prepared and disseminated by local agencies, regional entities (such as Metropolitan Planning Organizations), and professional societies with expertise in the development of traffic generation rates.
“TDIF” means Transportation Development Impact Fee.
“Transportation Facility” means the project or portion of a project which involves the specified improvements authorized by CVMC 3.54.030.
“Western Area” generally means that area of the City of Chula Vista located between Interstate 5 on the west, Interstate 805 on the east, the City boundary on the north and the City boundary on the south, also including the area to the north of E Street, south of Naples Street and to the west of Interstate 5, as shown on the map entitled “Exhibit 1” of the Council agenda statement for the ordinance codified in this chapter, on file in the office of the City Clerk.
“WTDIF” means Western Transportation Development Impact Fee. (Ord. 3466 § 1, 2019; Ord. 3440 § 1, 2018).