For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

Capital Improvements. Facilities or assets used for:

(1) Water supply, treatment and distribution;

(2) Sewer and wastewater collection, transmission, treatment and disposal;

(3) Drainage and flood control;

(4) Transportation; or

(5) Parks and recreation.

Development. Conducting a building or mining operation, making a physical change in the use or appearance of a structure or land, or creating or terminating a right of access.

Improvement Fee. A fee for costs associated with capital improvements to be constructed after the date the fee is adopted pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.

Land Area. The area of a parcel of land as measured by projection of the parcel boundaries upon a horizontal plane with the exception of a portion of the parcel within a recorded right of way or easement subject to a servitude for a public street or scenic or preservation purpose.

Owner. The Owner(s) of record title or the purchaser(s) under a recorded sales agreement, and other persons having an interest of record in the described real property.

Parcel of Land. A lot, parcel, block or other tract of land that is or may be occupied by a structure or structures or other use, and that includes the yards and other open spaces required under the zoning, subdivision or other development ordinances.

Permittee. The person to whom a building permit, development permit or right of way access permit is issued.

Qualified Public Improvement. A capital improvement that is:

(1) Required as a condition of development approval;

(2) Identified in the System Development Charge Fund Project Plan; and

(3) Not located on or continuous to a parcel of land that is the subject of the development approval.

Reimbursement Fee. A fee for costs associated with capital improvements constructed or under construction on the date the fee is adopted pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.

System Development Charge. A reimbursement fee, an improvement fee or a combination thereof assessed or collected at the time of increased usage of a capital improvement, at the time of issuance of a development permit or building permit, or at the time of connection to the capital improvement. System Development Charges does not include fees assessed or collected as part of a local improvement district or a charge in lieu of a local improvement district assessment, or the cost of complying with requirements or conditions imposed by a land use decision.
(Ord. 1938, passed 9-8-97)