For the purposes of this chapter, the definitions given in this
section shall govern the meanings of the following words and phrases:
includes each single-family dwelling and each habitation
unit of an apartment duplex or multiple-dwelling structure designated
as a separate place for habitation of a family as that term is defined
in the Palm Springs zoning ordinance. "Dwelling unit" also includes
each "guest room."
means, as the term is defined in the Palm Springs zoning
ordinance, when such room is located in a structure other than a single-family
dwelling and is designated for separate use by a family, and also
means each bed in a dormitory as the latter is defined in said zoning
ordinance.
includes every person, firm, or corporation engaging in construction
activities itself or through the services of any employee, agent or
independent contractor.
means each space, area or building, in a trailer park or
mobilehome park or other place, designed or intended as a place to
accommodate any mobilehome, trailer, van, bus, or other vehicle or
mobile structure, at a time when the same is being used as living
or sleeping quarters for human beings.
(Ord. 956 § 2, 1973)
(a)
In
addition to any other fee or fees prescribed in this title, every
person constructing any new building or addition or trailer space
in the city shall pay to the city a sum appropriately computed as
follows:
(1)
For each dwelling unit in a single-family, condominium, apartment
duplex, or multiple-dwelling structure, or in a hotel or dormitory,
forty cents per square foot of gross building area under roof, or
five hundred fifty dollars per each dwelling unit, whichever is the
greater total sum;
(2)
For each trailer space, five hundred fifty dollars, with no additional
sum for any directly accessory structure;
(3)
For any other construction not falling within the definition of "dwelling
unit" or "trailer space," or within subdivisions (1) or (2) of this
subsection, forty cents per square foot of gross building area under
roof.
(b)
Notwithstanding
any of the foregoing provisions of this section, no fee shall be payable
on account of construction of an addition to an existing single-family
dwelling, which construction does not exceed three thousand five hundred
fifty dollars in valuation.
(Ord. 956 § 2, 1973; Ord. 1049 § 1, 1977; Ord. 1066 § 1, 1978; Ord. 1067 § 1, 1978; Ord.
1249 § 1, 1985)
Tax sums pursuant to Section 3.94.020 shall be due and payable upon application to the city for a building permit for the construction of any such dwelling unit or building or addition; provided, however, that there shall be a refund of such fees in the event the building permit is not approved, or is not used, for such construction. Such refunds shall be processed upon receipt of a claim or demand therefor, all in accordance with Chapter 3.16.
(Ord. 956 § 2, 1973)
